Medicare in Shackelford County by the numbers
| Shackelford County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 689 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.3% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 854 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 327 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 38.3% | 54.9% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Shackelford County ranks 215th of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 689 people in that age group, or 21.3% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). Another 277 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). By age, the 65-and-older group splits 60% ages 65 to 74, 31% ages 75 to 84 and 9% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 38.3% of Shackelford County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than the 54.9% average across Texas. A county average does not tell you which kind of plan fits you. Whether Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare with a Medigap plan is the better fit depends on your doctors, your prescriptions and how you want to handle costs, so we compare both for your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Shackelford County
The USDA classifies Shackelford County as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area. With fewer hospitals and clinics close by, the right Medicare plan here is often the one whose network includes the providers you can really reach.
CMS counts 847 Medicare beneficiaries in Shackelford County (2023). Their average age is 74, 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 Shackelford County, CMS reported about 556 emergency room visits and 293 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 15% 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Shackelford County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Shackelford County; we help Shackelford County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Shackelford County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Shackelford 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 Shackelford County
People in Shackelford County live in communities such as Albany (1,923), Moran (235), Lueders (0) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Shackelford County, that means areas such as 76430, 76464, 79533, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Shackelford 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 Shackelford County residents
Here is what we can help Shackelford County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA and group health insurance.
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Shackelford County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton County | 685 | 24.9% | 12% | Rural |
| Hall County | 680 | 43.2% | 17% | Rural |
| Knox County | 667 | 32.7% | 21% | Rural |
| Concho County | 719 | 44.5% | 13% | Rural |
| Menard County | 642 | 41.2% | 14% | Rural |
| Hemphill County | 610 | 24.5% | 7% | Rural |
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