Alleghany County Medicare at a glance
| Alleghany County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,870 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 26.5% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,650 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,607 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 34.6% | 39.6% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Alleghany County ranks 86th of 133 Virginia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 3,870 people in that age group, or 26.5% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). Another 1,129 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 54% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 36% is 75 to 84 and 11% is 85 or older. About 34.6% of people with Medicare in Alleghany County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is lower than the Virginia average of 39.6%. 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 Alleghany County
Alleghany County is a smaller-city and town county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, adjacent to a metro area. Counties like this often sit between a metro area and rural communities, so some residents use hospitals and specialists in a neighboring county and a plan’s network across the county line matters.
CMS counts 4,716 Medicare beneficiaries in Alleghany County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 12% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 9%. 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 Alleghany County, CMS reported about 719 emergency room visits and 202 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (589) and close to it for hospital stays (206). About 9% 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 Alleghany County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Alleghany County; we help Alleghany County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Alleghany County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Alleghany County:
- Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany — Low Moor (acute care; for-profit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 4 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.
Alleghany County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Alleghany County live in communities such as Clifton Forge (3,388), Iron Gate (308) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Alleghany County, that means areas such as 24422, 24426, 24448, 24457, 24474, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Alleghany 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.
- Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace, Virginia’s own health insurance exchange, if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Virginia Bureau of Insurance: Virginia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Alleghany County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Alleghany County households, including 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 Alleghany County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Alleghany County residents
- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
Alleghany County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Edward County | 3,788 | 47.9% | 13% | Smaller city/town |
| Southampton County | 4,062 | 36.1% | 9% | Smaller city/town |
| City of Martinsville | 2,280 | 74.1% | 23% | Smaller city/town |
| Greensville County | 1,896 | 53.5% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| City of Franklin | 1,573 | 59.1% | 12% | Smaller city/town |
| Rockbridge County | 6,320 | 32.1% | 8% | Smaller city/town |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.