The numbers behind Medicare in Yoakum County
| Yoakum County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 932 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 12.5% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 1,325 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 541 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 40.8% | 54.9% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Yoakum County ranks 199th of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 932 people in that age group, or 12.5% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). The 386 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Among residents 65 and older, 58% are 65 to 74, 33% are 75 to 84 and 8% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 40.8% of people with Medicare in Yoakum 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 Yoakum County
Yoakum County is a rural county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, not adjacent to a metro area. Rural counties tend to have fewer local hospitals and doctors, so a plan’s network and the distance to care matter a great deal.
CMS counts 1,344 Medicare beneficiaries in Yoakum County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 16% 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 Yoakum County, CMS reported about 659 emergency room visits and 157 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (580) and lower than it for hospital stays (226). About 8% 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 Yoakum County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Yoakum County; we help Yoakum County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Yoakum County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Yoakum County:
- Yoakum County Hospital — Denver City (critical access; nonprofit; emergency services)
Network rules, not geography, decide whether a plan covers a hospital. We look up the hospitals and doctors you use and check them against each plan 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.
Where people live in Yoakum County
The largest communities in Yoakum County by 2023 Census population estimates are Denver City (4,301), Plains (1,328). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Yoakum County, that means areas such as 79355, 79376, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Yoakum 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 Yoakum County residents
Here is what we can help Yoakum County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance and annuities.
Let’s check your Yoakum County options together
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Yoakum County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coke County | 907 | 41.4% | 13% | Rural |
| Fisher County | 889 | 34.2% | 12% | Rural |
| Floyd County | 976 | 45.0% | 9% | Rural |
| La Salle County | 989 | 63.9% | 35% | Rural |
| Real County | 870 | 39.0% | 12% | Rural |
| Hartley County | 858 | 31.0% | 9% | Rural |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.