Medicare in Motley County by the numbers
| Motley County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 295 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 28.9% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 349 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 116 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 33.2% | 54.9% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Among Texas’s 254 counties, Motley County comes in 243rd for residents age 65 and up (295). Older adults make up 28.9% of the population here; the state figure is 13.7%. About 92 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 60% are 65 to 74, 32% are 75 to 84 and 8% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 33.2% of Motley County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than the 54.9% average across Texas. Averages cannot choose a plan for you. Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare with a Medigap plan each suit different people, depending on doctors, medicines and how you prefer to handle costs, and we compare both at your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Motley County
The USDA classifies Motley 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 376 Medicare beneficiaries in Motley County (2023). Their average age is 75, older than the Texas average of 73. About 15% 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 Motley County, CMS reported about 636 emergency room visits and 264 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (580) and higher 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Motley County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Motley County; we help Motley County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Motley County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Motley 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.
Motley County: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Motley County at Matador (546), Roaring Springs (205), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Motley County include 79234, 79244, 79256. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Motley 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 Motley County residents
Here is what we can help Motley County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA and group health insurance.
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- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
Motley County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foard County | 274 | 36.5% | 21% | Rural |
| Cottle County | 340 | 42.9% | 18% | Rural |
| Stonewall County | 340 | 24.6% | 14% | Rural |
| Briscoe County | 343 | 35.5% | 6% | Rural |
| Terrell County | 214 | 41.2% | 14% | Rural |
| Sterling County | 208 | 27.5% | 14% | Rural |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.