Medicare in City of Covington by the numbers
| City of Covington | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,101 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 19.9% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 1,637 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 940 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 57.4% | 39.6% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 1,101 residents age 65 and older, City of Covington is 129th among 133 Virginia counties for older residents. That group is 19.9% of its population, compared with 17.2% across Virginia. About 423 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Census 2023 estimates show 55% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 37% is 75 to 84 and 9% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in City of Covington is 57.4% of people with Medicare, higher 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 City of Covington
The USDA classifies City of Covington 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 1,798 Medicare beneficiaries in City of Covington (2023). Their average age is 74, 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 City of Covington, CMS reported about 915 emergency room visits and 287 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (589) and higher than it for hospital stays (206). About 10% 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 City of Covington can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in City of Covington; we help City of Covington residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near City of Covington
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside City of Covington. 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.
Where people live in City of Covington
People in City of Covington live in communities such as Covington (5,545) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Questions about Medicare in City of Covington?
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.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Medicare.gov: Medigap on how Medicare Supplement works.
- Virginia Bureau of Insurance: Virginia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer City of Covington residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for City of Covington households, including 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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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for City of Covington residents
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
City of Covington compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Emporia | 1,088 | 60.0% | 24% | Smaller city/town |
| City of Lexington | 1,074 | 41.0% | 10% | Smaller city/town |
| City of Galax | 1,131 | 52.8% | 27% | Smaller city/town |
| City of Buena Vista | 1,233 | 48.5% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| City of Norton | 635 | 64.1% | 29% | Smaller city/town |
| City of Franklin | 1,573 | 59.1% | 12% | Smaller city/town |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.