Medicare in Refugio County by the numbers
| Refugio County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,466 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 22.0% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 1,873 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,080 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 57.7% | 54.9% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Among Texas’s 254 counties, Refugio County comes in 177th for residents age 65 and up (1,466). Older adults make up 22.0% of the population here; the state figure is 13.7%. Another 511 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 54% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 36% is 75 to 84 and 11% is 85 or older. About 57.7% of people with Medicare in Refugio County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to 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 Refugio County
Refugio County is a rural county (USDA: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area). Plan choices can be narrower than in a city, and we focus on networks that include the doctors and hospital you actually use.
CMS counts 1,855 Medicare beneficiaries in Refugio 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, close to the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Refugio County, CMS reported about 986 emergency room visits and 300 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 10% 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 Refugio County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Refugio County; we help Refugio County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Refugio County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Refugio County:
- Refugio County Memorial Hospital — Refugio (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.
Where people live in Refugio County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Refugio County at Refugio (2,757), Woodsboro (1,280), Bayside (273), Austwell (114), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Refugio County include 77990, 78340, 78377, 78393. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Refugio 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 Refugio County residents
Here is what we can help Refugio County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance and life insurance.
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Refugio County residents
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- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Medicare 101 for families
Refugio County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parmer County | 1,489 | 25.1% | 11% | Rural |
| Jack County | 1,531 | 34.0% | 10% | Rural |
| Kimble County | 1,375 | 26.9% | 11% | Rural |
| Presidio County | 1,363 | 45.6% | 41% | Rural |
| San Saba County | 1,349 | 42.1% | 11% | Rural |
| Mills County | 1,284 | 40.4% | 11% | Rural |
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