Newton County Medicare at a glance
| Newton County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,866 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 23.8% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,640 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,509 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 57.2% | 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, Newton County comes in 140th for residents age 65 and up (2,866). Older adults make up 23.8% of the population here; the state figure is 13.7%. Another 967 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 60% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 30% is 75 to 84 and 10% is 85 or older. CMS data show 57.2% of Newton County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is close to the 54.9% average across Texas. A county average does not tell you which kind of plan fits you. Whether Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare with a Medigap plan is the better fit depends on your doctors, your prescriptions and how you want to handle costs, so we compare both for your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Newton County
Newton County is a rural county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area. Rural counties tend to have fewer local hospitals and doctors, so a plan’s network and the distance to care matter a great deal.
CMS counts 3,157 Medicare beneficiaries in Newton County (2023). Their average age is 71, younger than the Texas average of 73. About 18% 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 Newton County, CMS reported about 752 emergency room visits and 272 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (580) and higher than it for hospital stays (226). About 12% 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 Newton County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Newton County; we help Newton County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Newton County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Newton 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.
Newton County: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Newton County at Newton (1,571), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Newton County include 75928, 75932, 75933, 75966, 75977, 77614. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Newton 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 Newton County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Newton County residents we can compare ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) and Part D drug plans.
Let’s check your Newton County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Newton County residents
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Medicare 101 for families
- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
Newton County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris County | 2,702 | 48.6% | 13% | Rural |
| Red River County | 3,043 | 44.4% | 17% | Rural |
| Marion County | 2,638 | 52.2% | 16% | Rural |
| Sabine County | 3,138 | 38.2% | 11% | Rural |
| Franklin County | 2,481 | 44.9% | 10% | Rural |
| Comanche County | 3,291 | 38.1% | 12% | Rural |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.