Mitchell County Medicare at a glance
| Mitchell County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,329 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 14.6% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 1,567 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 624 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 39.8% | 54.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Mitchell County ranks 183rd of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 1,329 people in that age group, or 14.6% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). About 456 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 57% are 65 to 74, 32% are 75 to 84 and 10% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 39.8% of Mitchell 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 Mitchell County
Mitchell County is a smaller-city and town county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, not adjacent to a metro area. Counties like this often sit between a metro area and rural communities, so some residents use hospitals and specialists in a neighboring county and a plan’s network across the county line matters.
CMS counts 1,548 Medicare beneficiaries in Mitchell County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 14% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 11%. Where many people have both, special plans for dual-eligible members can matter; see our Medicaid and dual eligible guide, since availability varies by plan and area.
Among people in Original Medicare in Mitchell County, CMS reported about 826 emergency room visits and 146 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 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 Mitchell County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Mitchell County; we help Mitchell County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Mitchell County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Mitchell County:
- Mitchell County Hospital District — Colorado City (critical access; government-owned; emergency services)
Being located in the county is not the same as being in your plan’s network. Each Medicare Advantage plan builds its own network, so we confirm that your hospital and your doctors are included before you choose. Ratings are CMS Care Compare overall hospital star ratings; they describe the hospital, not whether a plan covers it. Source: CMS Hospital General Information.
Mitchell County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Mitchell County live in communities such as Colorado City (3,987), Loraine (508), Westbrook (205) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Mitchell County, that means areas such as 79512, 79532, 79565, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Mitchell 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 Mitchell County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Mitchell County residents we can compare group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance and ICHRA.
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Mitchell County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimmit County | 1,359 | 69.5% | 34% | Smaller city/town |
| Zavala County | 1,370 | 75.5% | 41% | Smaller city/town |
| Ochiltree County | 1,285 | 22.2% | 10% | Smaller city/town |
| Reeves County | 1,501 | 34.7% | 27% | Smaller city/town |
| Ward County | 1,518 | 39.8% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
| Bailey County | 1,031 | 36.4% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.