The numbers behind Medicare in Campbell County
| Campbell County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 12,096 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.9% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 14,065 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 5,979 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 42.5% | 39.6% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Campbell County ranks 34th of 133 Virginia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 12,096 people in that age group, or 21.9% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). About 4,096 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 55% ages 65 to 74, 33% ages 75 to 84 and 12% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 42.5% of people with Medicare in Campbell County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to the Virginia average of 39.6%. 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 Campbell County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Campbell County as a metro county (counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million population). Counties like this tend to have a wider choice of hospitals and Medicare plans than rural ones, though networks still differ plan by plan.
CMS counts 14,034 Medicare beneficiaries in Campbell County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 10% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 9%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Campbell County, CMS reported about 488 emergency room visits and 219 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is lower 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Campbell County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Campbell County; we help Campbell County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Campbell County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Campbell 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.
Campbell County: communities and ZIP codes
The largest communities in Campbell County by 2023 Census population estimates are Altavista (3,331), Brookneal (1,078). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Campbell County, that means areas such as 24501, 24504, 24517, 24528, 24538, 24550, 24554, 24571, 24588, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Campbell 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.
- Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace, Virginia’s own health insurance exchange, if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Virginia Bureau of Insurance: Virginia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Campbell County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Campbell County residents we can compare Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities and Medicare Advantage.
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Campbell County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Lynchburg | 11,538 | 49.9% | 12% | Metro |
| York County | 13,033 | 26.1% | 3% | Metro |
| Fauquier County | 13,440 | 27.3% | 6% | Metro |
| Washington County | 13,565 | 54.0% | 11% | Metro |
| Franklin County | 14,066 | 45.3% | 8% | Metro |
| Montgomery County | 14,290 | 35.4% | 8% | Metro |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.