The numbers behind Medicare in Robertson County
| Robertson County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,724 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.6% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,481 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,314 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 51.6% | 54.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Robertson County ranks 125th of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 3,724 people in that age group, or 21.6% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). About 1,122 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 58% ages 65 to 74, 31% ages 75 to 84 and 11% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 51.6% of people with Medicare in Robertson County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to the Texas average of 54.9%. 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 Robertson County
Robertson County is a metro county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million population. Metro counties usually have more hospitals and more insurers competing for Medicare members, so there can be more plans to compare.
CMS counts 4,358 Medicare beneficiaries in Robertson County (2023). Their average age is 72, 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 Robertson County, CMS reported about 615 emergency room visits and 249 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (580) and close to it for hospital stays (226). About 13% 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Robertson County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Robertson County; we help Robertson County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Robertson County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Robertson 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.
Where people live in Robertson County
The largest communities in Robertson County by 2023 Census population estimates are Hearne (4,535), Franklin (1,728), Calvert (970), Bremond (873). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Robertson County include 76629, 77837, 77856, 77859, 77867, 77882. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Robertson 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 Robertson County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Robertson County households, including Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).
Get a clear answer for Robertson County
A short call is enough to compare your options. Our help is free to you.
Get my plan comparisonPlain-English Medicare answers
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
Robertson County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hockley County | 3,362 | 53.0% | 12% | Metro |
| Falls County | 3,330 | 62.0% | 17% | Metro |
| Burleson County | 4,142 | 50.4% | 10% | Metro |
| Jones County | 3,154 | 43.3% | 14% | Metro |
| Callahan County | 3,126 | 41.5% | 11% | Metro |
| Clay County | 2,599 | 31.1% | 9% | Metro |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.