Dickenson County Medicare at a glance
| Dickenson County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,425 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 25.1% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,612 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,349 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 72.6% | 39.6% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 3,425 residents age 65 and older, Dickenson County is 98th among 133 Virginia counties for older residents. That group is 25.1% of its population, compared with 17.2% across Virginia. The 984 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 55% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 35% is 75 to 84 and 10% is 85 or older. About 72.6% of people with Medicare in Dickenson County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is higher than the Virginia average of 39.6%. 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 Dickenson County
The USDA classifies Dickenson County as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, not adjacent to a metro area. With fewer hospitals and clinics close by, the right Medicare plan here is often the one whose network includes the providers you can really reach.
CMS counts 4,914 Medicare beneficiaries in Dickenson County (2023). Their average age is 70, younger than the Virginia average of 74. About 24% 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 Dickenson County, CMS reported about 903 emergency room visits and 236 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Dickenson County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Dickenson County; we help Dickenson County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Dickenson County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Dickenson County:
- Dickenson Community Hospital — Clintwood (critical access; nonprofit; emergency services)
Network rules, not geography, decide whether a plan covers a hospital. We look up the hospitals and doctors you use and check them against each plan before you enroll. Ratings are CMS Care Compare overall hospital star ratings; they describe the hospital, not whether a plan covers it. Source: CMS Hospital General Information.
Dickenson County: communities and ZIP codes
The largest communities in Dickenson County by 2023 Census population estimates are Clintwood (1,337), Haysi (477), Clinchco (234). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Dickenson County include 24217, 24220, 24226, 24228, 24237, 24256, 24269, 24272. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Dickenson 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 Dickenson County residents
Here is what we can help Dickenson County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) and Part D drug plans.
Let’s check your Dickenson County options together
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- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
Dickenson County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County | 3,356 | 35.4% | 9% | Rural |
| Buckingham County | 3,568 | 45.2% | 13% | Rural |
| Brunswick County | 3,618 | 49.7% | 16% | Rural |
| Northampton County | 3,691 | 44.0% | 13% | Rural |
| Middlesex County | 3,709 | 37.0% | 7% | Rural |
| Nottoway County | 2,908 | 45.0% | 14% | Rural |
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