The numbers behind Medicare in Reagan County
| Reagan County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 409 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 13.0% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 514 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 182 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 35.4% | 54.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Reagan County ranks 235th of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 409 people in that age group, or 13.0% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). Another 167 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, 67% are 65 to 74, 27% are 75 to 84 and 7% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 35.4% of Reagan County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than 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 Reagan County
Reagan 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 496 Medicare beneficiaries in Reagan County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 16% 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 Reagan County, CMS reported about 731 emergency room visits and 186 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 5% 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 Reagan County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Reagan County; we help Reagan County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Reagan County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Reagan County:
- Reagan Memorial Hospital — Big Lake (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 Reagan County
The largest communities in Reagan County by 2023 Census population estimates are Big Lake (2,753). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Reagan County include 76932. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Reagan 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 Reagan County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Reagan County residents we can compare annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance and final expense insurance.
Let’s check your Reagan County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
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Reagan County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Throckmorton County | 410 | 32.1% | 10% | Rural |
| Edwards County | 416 | 45.0% | 11% | Rural |
| Culberson County | 433 | 30.7% | 31% | Rural |
| Sherman County | 439 | 29.6% | 10% | Rural |
| Briscoe County | 343 | 35.5% | 6% | Rural |
| Cottle County | 340 | 42.9% | 18% | Rural |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.