The numbers behind Medicare in Carroll County
| Carroll County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 7,819 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 26.7% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 8,815 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,506 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 39.8% | 39.6% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
With roughly 7,819 residents age 65 and older, Carroll County is 49th among 133 Virginia counties for older residents. That group is 26.7% of its population, compared with 17.2% across Virginia. About 2,424 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 57% are 65 to 74, 33% are 75 to 84 and 9% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 39.8% of Carroll County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is close to the 39.6% average across Virginia. 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 Carroll County
The USDA classifies Carroll County as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, adjacent to a metro area. In counties of this type, people often travel to a larger neighboring county for specialists, so we check whether your plan’s network reaches there.
CMS counts 9,079 Medicare beneficiaries in Carroll County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 14% 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 Carroll County, CMS reported about 638 emergency room visits and 202 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (589) and close to it for hospital stays (206). About 12% 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 Carroll County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Carroll County; we help Carroll County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Carroll County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Carroll 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.
Carroll County: communities and ZIP codes
The largest communities in Carroll County by 2023 Census population estimates are Hillsville (2,856). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Carroll County number 8: 24312, 24317, 24325, 24328, 24343, 24351, 24352, 24381. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Carroll 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 Carroll County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Carroll County households, including group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance and ICHRA.
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Carroll County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County | 8,069 | 37.0% | 8% | Smaller city/town |
| Mecklenburg County | 8,445 | 45.8% | 12% | Smaller city/town |
| Wise County | 7,144 | 70.3% | 21% | Smaller city/town |
| Halifax County | 8,829 | 43.5% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| City of Danville | 8,851 | 62.8% | 20% | Smaller city/town |
| Smyth County | 6,698 | 52.7% | 18% | Smaller city/town |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.