McMullen County Medicare at a glance
| McMullen County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 136 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 23.9% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 194 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 78 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 40.2% | 54.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
McMullen County ranks 251st of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 136 people in that age group, or 23.9% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). About 30 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 49% ages 65 to 74, 36% ages 75 to 84 and 15% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 40.2% of people with Medicare in McMullen County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is lower than the Texas average of 54.9%. What most people do in a county is less important than what fits you. We weigh Medicare Advantage against Original Medicare with Medigap using your doctors, your drugs and your budget.
Who has Medicare in McMullen County
The USDA classifies McMullen County as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area. With fewer hospitals and clinics close by, the right Medicare plan here is often the one whose network includes the providers you can really reach.
CMS counts 181 Medicare beneficiaries in McMullen County (2023). Their average age is 75, older than the Texas average of 73.
Among people in Original Medicare in McMullen County, CMS reported about 708 emergency room visits and 180 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (580) and lower than it for hospital stays (226). About 20% received home health care. These figures describe how people use care under Original Medicare; they do not show what any plan covers or costs.
Sources: CMS Medicare Geographic Variation, 2023; USDA Rural-Urban Continuum Codes, 2023.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in McMullen County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in McMullen County; we help McMullen County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near McMullen County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside McMullen County. Residents often use hospitals in neighboring counties, which matters for Medicare Advantage because a plan’s network may include or leave out the hospital you use. We check your hospitals and doctors before you enroll.
McMullen County: communities and ZIP codes
We look up plans by ZIP code. In McMullen County, that means areas such as 78007, 78072, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in McMullen County?
Reach out to us: fill out our short form or call (571) 354-0146, and a licensed agent will compare the plans available to you, check your doctors and drugs, and stay with you each year at renewal. For general Medicare information, the federal helpline is 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
Medicare resources from official sources
- Medicare Plan Finder on Medicare.gov, searchable by ZIP code.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Texas Department of Insurance: Texas’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer McMullen County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for McMullen County households, including annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance and final expense insurance.
Get a clear answer for McMullen County
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McMullen County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borden County | 142 | 24.8% | n/a | Rural |
| Glasscock County | 174 | 18.7% | n/a | Rural |
| Roberts County | 182 | 29.0% | n/a | Rural |
| Kent County | 189 | 41.9% | 14% | Rural |
| Kenedy County | 78 | 49.1% | n/a | Rural |
| Sterling County | 208 | 27.5% | 14% | Rural |
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