Mills County Medicare at a glance
| Mills County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,284 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 28.2% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 1,529 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 617 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 40.4% | 54.9% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Among Texas’s 254 counties, Mills County comes in 185th for residents age 65 and up (1,284). Older adults make up 28.2% of the population here; the state figure is 13.7%. Another 367 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Among residents 65 and older, 53% are 65 to 74, 34% are 75 to 84 and 13% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 40.4% of Mills County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than the 54.9% average across Texas. 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 Mills County
Mills County is a rural county (USDA: urban population of fewer than 5,000, not adjacent to a metro area). Plan choices can be narrower than in a city, and we focus on networks that include the doctors and hospital you actually use.
CMS counts 1,535 Medicare beneficiaries in Mills County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 11% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Mills County, CMS reported about 500 emergency room visits and 169 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is lower than the state average for emergency visits (580) and lower than it for hospital stays (226). About 9% 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 Mills County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Mills County; we help Mills County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Mills County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Mills 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.
Mills County: communities and ZIP codes
The largest communities in Mills County by 2023 Census population estimates are Goldthwaite (1,762), Mullin (131). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Mills County include 76844, 76864, 76870, 76880. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Mills 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.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Medicare.gov: Medigap on how Medicare Supplement works.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Texas Department of Insurance: Texas’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Mills County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Mills County households, including ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) and Part D drug plans.
Get a clear answer for Mills County
A short call is enough to compare your options. Our help is free to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Mills County residents
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
Mills County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason County | 1,248 | 34.2% | 9% | Rural |
| Castro County | 1,242 | 39.3% | 13% | Rural |
| San Saba County | 1,349 | 42.1% | 11% | Rural |
| Presidio County | 1,363 | 45.6% | 41% | Rural |
| Haskell County | 1,199 | 33.1% | 16% | Rural |
| Kimble County | 1,375 | 26.9% | 11% | Rural |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.