The numbers behind Medicare in Moore County
| Moore County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,502 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 11.8% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,778 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,093 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 39.3% | 54.9% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Moore County ranks 146th of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 2,502 people in that age group, or 11.8% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). About 1,033 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 62% ages 65 to 74, 28% ages 75 to 84 and 10% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 39.3% of people with Medicare in Moore 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 Moore County
Moore 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 2,754 Medicare beneficiaries in Moore County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 13% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Moore County, CMS reported about 557 emergency room visits and 195 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (580) and lower than it for hospital stays (226). About 6% 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Moore County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Moore County; we help Moore County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Moore County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Moore County:
- Memorial Hospital — Dumas (critical access; government-owned; emergency services)
Network rules, not geography, decide whether a plan covers a hospital. We look up the hospitals and doctors you use and check them against each plan before you enroll. Ratings are CMS Care Compare overall hospital star ratings; they describe the hospital, not whether a plan covers it. Source: CMS Hospital General Information.
Communities and ZIP codes in Moore County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Moore County at Dumas (14,291), Cactus (3,090), Sunray (1,709), Fritch (9), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Moore County number 2: 79013, 79029. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Moore 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 Moore County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Moore County residents we can compare Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).
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Moore County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbarger County | 2,428 | 38.6% | 21% | Smaller city/town |
| Scurry County | 2,612 | 40.9% | 13% | Smaller city/town |
| Deaf Smith County | 2,373 | 49.3% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Brewster County | 2,292 | 39.3% | 12% | Smaller city/town |
| Nolan County | 2,719 | 48.2% | 18% | Smaller city/town |
| Lamb County | 2,246 | 47.9% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.