Medicare in San Patricio County by the numbers
| San Patricio County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 11,003 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 15.6% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 14,693 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 9,944 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 67.7% | 54.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
San Patricio County ranks 57th of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 11,003 people in that age group, or 15.6% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). Another 4,090 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 58% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 32% is 75 to 84 and 9% is 85 or older. About 67.7% of people with Medicare in San Patricio County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is higher than 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 San Patricio County
San Patricio County sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million population. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 14,433 Medicare beneficiaries in San Patricio 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 San Patricio County, CMS reported about 577 emergency room visits and 201 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 11% 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 San Patricio County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in San Patricio County; we help San Patricio County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near San Patricio County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside San Patricio 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.
Communities and ZIP codes in San Patricio County
People in San Patricio County live in communities such as Portland (20,481), Ingleside (10,147), Aransas Pass (7,784), Sinton (5,551), Mathis (4,285), Taft (2,914) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside San Patricio County include 78336, 78352, 78359, 78362, 78368, 78370, 78374, 78387, 78390. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in San Patricio 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.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Medicare.gov: Medigap on how Medicare Supplement works.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Texas Department of Insurance: Texas’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer San Patricio County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for San Patricio County residents we can compare 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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- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
San Patricio County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall County | 10,474 | 39.6% | 4% | Metro |
| Hardin County | 10,404 | 54.9% | 11% | Metro |
| Coryell County | 9,961 | 50.1% | 9% | Metro |
| Medina County | 9,733 | 57.2% | 10% | Metro |
| Liberty County | 12,335 | 64.7% | 14% | Metro |
| Wise County | 12,412 | 49.9% | 7% | Metro |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.