The numbers behind Medicare in San Jacinto County
| San Jacinto County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 6,691 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 23.1% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 7,443 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 4,314 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 58.0% | 54.9% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
With roughly 6,691 residents age 65 and older, San Jacinto County is 92nd among 254 Texas counties for older residents. That group is 23.1% of its population, compared with 13.7% across Texas. The 2,331 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 61% ages 65 to 74, 30% ages 75 to 84 and 9% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 58.0% of San Jacinto County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is close to 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 San Jacinto County
San Jacinto County is a metro county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: counties in metro areas of 1 million population or more. Metro counties usually have more hospitals and more insurers competing for Medicare members, so there can be more plans to compare.
CMS counts 7,331 Medicare beneficiaries in San Jacinto County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 10% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in San Jacinto County, CMS reported about 634 emergency room visits and 286 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (580) and higher than 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 San Jacinto County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in San Jacinto County; we help San Jacinto County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near San Jacinto County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside San Jacinto 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.
San Jacinto County: communities and ZIP codes
People in San Jacinto County live in communities such as Shepherd (2,005), Coldspring (866), Point Blank (686), Cleveland (0) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within San Jacinto County number 5: 77328, 77331, 77359, 77364, 77371. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in San Jacinto 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 San Jacinto County residents
Here is what we can help San Jacinto County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance and ICHRA.
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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
San Jacinto County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandera County | 6,726 | 48.8% | 6% | Metro |
| Austin County | 6,809 | 44.6% | 8% | Metro |
| Maverick County | 6,891 | 76.9% | 45% | Metro |
| Chambers County | 6,403 | 52.3% | 9% | Metro |
| Aransas County | 7,312 | 57.5% | 7% | Metro |
| Waller County | 7,486 | 51.3% | 10% | Metro |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.