Medicare in Floyd County by the numbers
| Floyd County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,921 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 25.0% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,690 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,816 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 38.7% | 39.6% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Among Virginia’s 133 counties, Floyd County comes in 85th for residents age 65 and up (3,921). Older adults make up 25.0% of the population here; the state figure is 17.2%. Another 1,310 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 58% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 32% is 75 to 84 and 10% is 85 or older. CMS data show 38.7% of Floyd 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 Floyd County
Floyd County is a metro county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population. Metro counties usually have more hospitals and more insurers competing for Medicare members, so there can be more plans to compare.
CMS counts 4,640 Medicare beneficiaries in Floyd 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 Floyd County, CMS reported about 538 emergency room visits and 203 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 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Floyd County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Floyd County; we help Floyd County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Floyd County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Floyd 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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Floyd County
The largest communities in Floyd County by 2023 Census population estimates are Floyd (449). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Floyd County include 24072, 24079, 24091, 24105, 24380. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Floyd 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 Floyd County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Floyd County residents we can compare life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA and group health insurance.
Let’s check your Floyd County options together
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Floyd County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bristol | 3,797 | 62.6% | 16% | Metro |
| Greene County | 4,145 | 32.1% | 9% | Metro |
| Giles County | 3,654 | 42.7% | 11% | Metro |
| Clarke County | 3,653 | 29.9% | 7% | Metro |
| Appomattox County | 3,613 | 42.2% | 10% | Metro |
| City of Hopewell | 3,596 | 54.6% | 13% | Metro |
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