Medicare in Craig County by the numbers
| Craig County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,265 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 26.1% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 1,430 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 594 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 41.5% | 39.6% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 1,265 residents age 65 and older, Craig County is 125th among 133 Virginia counties for older residents. That group is 26.1% of its population, compared with 17.2% across Virginia. Another 416 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 56% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 33% is 75 to 84 and 11% is 85 or older. CMS data show 41.5% of Craig 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 Craig County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Craig 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 1,446 Medicare beneficiaries in Craig County (2023). Their average age is 72, younger than the Virginia average of 74. About 9% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 9%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Craig County, CMS reported about 564 emergency room visits and 229 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 11% 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 Craig County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Craig County; we help Craig County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Craig County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Craig 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.
Where people live in Craig County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Craig County at New Castle (121), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Craig County, that means areas such as 24127, 24131, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Craig 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 Craig County residents
Here is what we can help Craig County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA and group health insurance.
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Craig County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Radford | 1,655 | 47.4% | 10% | Metro |
| King and Queen County | 1,671 | 41.6% | 10% | Metro |
| City of Manassas Park | 1,682 | 40.6% | 13% | Metro |
| Surry County | 1,730 | 45.6% | 7% | Metro |
| Charles City County | 1,809 | 45.5% | 8% | Metro |
| Sussex County | 2,101 | 50.7% | 12% | Metro |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.