Senior Transportation in Gun Barrel City, TX

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Gun Barrel City, TX: the local picture

0.7%

of households have no vehicle (3.1% in Kaufman County)

18 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kaufman)

1,740

residents 65 or older (26% of Gun Barrel City)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Kaufman County)

About 21 Gun Barrel City households, 0.7%, have no vehicle (3.1% in Kaufman County). The Census figure covers all ages, but older adults who stop driving are a large part of it.

Hospitals with an emergency department near Gun Barrel City: Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman in Kaufman (18 mi); UT Health East Texas Athens Hospital in Athens (19 mi); Navarro Regional Hospital in Corsicana (26 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability. If walking is hard, look for a caregiver who is comfortable with walkers and car transfers, not only a driver.

Gun Barrel City compared with Kaufman County and Texas

Census figure	Gun Barrel City	Kaufman County	Texas
Households with no vehicle	0.7%	3.1%	5.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	35%	35%
Residents 65 or older	26%	11%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	17%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	12%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	0.8%	1.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,886	$59,158	—

Older residents in towns around Gun Barrel City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Mabank, TX	3.3 mi	621	3.1%
Athens, TX	20 mi	2,563	12%
Kaufman, TX	20 mi	1,124	5.1%
Canton, TX	22 mi	819	4.0%
Corsicana, TX	26 mi	3,864	5.9%
Wills Point, TX	27 mi	631	8.2%

Hospitals near Gun Barrel City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman	Kaufman, TX	18 mi	not rated	(972) 932-7200
UT Health East Texas Athens Hospital	Athens, TX	19 mi	2 of 5	(903) 676-1000
Navarro Regional Hospital	Corsicana, TX	26 mi	2 of 5	(903) 654-6800
Ennis Regional Medical Center	Ennis, TX	29 mi	not rated	(972) 875-0900

Straight-line miles from the center of Gun Barrel City. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver who drives can help with

Rides to doctor, dental and therapy appointments
Waiting during the appointment and taking notes
Grocery shopping, pharmacy and errands
Trips to church, the senior center and family

Cost

What senior transportation costs in Gun Barrel City

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $5,407 monthly median income of Gun Barrel City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see STAR+PLUS in Texas: using consumer directed services to pay a family caregiver.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver who drives

Giving up driving is a common reason older adults start to miss appointments and see fewer people. Before a caregiver drives, agree whose car is used, check that the auto insurance covers it, and agree a mileage rate in writing. The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center and the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116) can point you to free and low-cost ride programs.

Questions worth asking: May I see your license and proof of auto insurance? Will you drive your car or ours? How do you help someone with a walker in and out of the car? More in our senior transportation guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Senior Transportation in Gun Barrel City: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Gun Barrel City?

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman in Kaufman, about 18 mi in a straight line from the center of Gun Barrel City (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (972) 932-7200. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Gun Barrel City?

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $5,407 monthly median income of Gun Barrel City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Does Medicare pay for rides to appointments?

Original Medicare covers emergency ambulance trips, not routine rides. Medicaid covers non-emergency medical transportation for eligible members, and some Medicare Advantage plans include rides (Medicare.gov).

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

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