The numbers behind Medicare in Sabine County
| Sabine County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,138 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 31.1% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 3,686 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,409 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 38.2% | 54.9% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
With roughly 3,138 residents age 65 and older, Sabine County is 135th among 254 Texas counties for older residents. That group is 31.1% of its population, compared with 13.7% across Texas. The 1,035 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 56% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 33% is 75 to 84 and 11% is 85 or older. CMS data show 38.2% of Sabine 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 Sabine County
Sabine County is a rural county (USDA: urban population of fewer than 5,000, not 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 3,673 Medicare beneficiaries in Sabine County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 11% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Sabine County, CMS reported about 650 emergency room visits and 225 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (580) and close to 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Sabine County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Sabine County; we help Sabine County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Sabine County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Sabine County:
- Sabine County Hospital — Hemphill (critical access; for-profit; emergency services)
A hospital being in the county does not mean every plan covers it. Medicare Advantage networks differ by plan, so we check the hospitals and doctors you actually use 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 Sabine County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Sabine County at Hemphill (1,033), Pineland (902), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Sabine County number 3: 75948, 75959, 75968. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Sabine 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 Sabine County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Sabine County households, including Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities and Medicare Advantage.
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Sabine County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red River County | 3,043 | 44.4% | 17% | Rural |
| Comanche County | 3,291 | 38.1% | 12% | Rural |
| Rains County | 3,311 | 47.5% | 8% | Rural |
| Newton County | 2,866 | 57.2% | 18% | Rural |
| Blanco County | 3,549 | 39.7% | 6% | Rural |
| Morris County | 2,702 | 48.6% | 13% | Rural |
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