Medicare in Wichita County by the numbers
| Wichita County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 20,379 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 15.7% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 26,831 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 9,879 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 36.8% | 54.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 20,379 residents age 65 and older, Wichita County is 35th among 254 Texas counties for older residents. That group is 15.7% of its population, compared with 13.7% across Texas. Another 7,851 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Among residents 65 and older, 60% are 65 to 74, 29% are 75 to 84 and 11% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 36.8% of people with Medicare in Wichita County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is lower than 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 Wichita County
Wichita County sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 27,213 Medicare beneficiaries in Wichita County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 14% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 11%. Where many people have both, special plans for dual-eligible members can matter; see our Medicaid and dual eligible guide, since availability varies by plan and area.
Among people in Original Medicare in Wichita County, CMS reported about 626 emergency room visits and 269 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Wichita County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Wichita County; we help Wichita County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Wichita County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists these hospitals in Wichita County:
- Electra Memorial Hospital — Electra (critical access; government-owned; emergency services)
- United Regional Health Care System — Wichita Falls (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 of 5)
Being located in the county is not the same as being in your plan’s network. Each Medicare Advantage plan builds its own network, so we confirm that your hospital and your doctors are included before you choose. Ratings are CMS Care Compare overall hospital star ratings; they describe the hospital, not whether a plan covers it. Source: CMS Hospital General Information.
Where people live in Wichita County
The largest communities in Wichita County by 2023 Census population estimates are Wichita Falls (102,690), Burkburnett (11,089), Iowa Park (6,578), Electra (2,272), Pleasant Valley (358), Cashion Community (292). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Wichita County include 76301, 76302, 76306, 76308, 76309, 76311, 76354, 76367. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Wichita 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 Wichita County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Wichita County residents we can compare Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).
Let’s check your Wichita County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Wichita County residents
- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
Wichita County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregg County | 20,557 | 55.1% | 11% | Metro |
| Tom Green County | 20,760 | 48.7% | 13% | Metro |
| Kaufman County | 19,347 | 54.2% | 11% | Metro |
| Midland County | 19,060 | 40.8% | 11% | Metro |
| Taylor County | 22,135 | 43.1% | 14% | Metro |
| Hunt County | 17,498 | 47.5% | 11% | Metro |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.