Hampshire County Medicare at a glance
| Hampshire County | West Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 5,874 | 380,679 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 24.8% | 21.5% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 6,783 | 458,491 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,166 | 259,694 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 46.7% | 56.6% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Hampshire County ranks 24th of 55 West Virginia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 5,874 people in that age group, or 24.8% of residents (statewide: 21.5%). The 1,966 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 58% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 33% is 75 to 84 and 9% is 85 or older. CMS data show 46.7% of Hampshire County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than the 56.6% average across West Virginia. A county average does not tell you which kind of plan fits you. Whether Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare with a Medigap plan is the better fit depends on your doctors, your prescriptions and how you want to handle costs, so we compare both for your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Hampshire County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Hampshire County as a metro county (counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 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 6,572 Medicare beneficiaries in Hampshire County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the West Virginia average of 72. About 19% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Hampshire County, CMS reported about 647 emergency room visits and 211 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (684) and lower than it for hospital stays (250). About 7% 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 Hampshire County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Hampshire County; we help Hampshire County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Hampshire County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Hampshire County:
- Hampshire Memorial Hospital — Romney (critical access; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 5 of 5)
Being located in the county is not the same as being in your plan’s network. Each Medicare Advantage plan builds its own network, so we confirm that your hospital and your doctors are included before you choose. Ratings are CMS Care Compare overall hospital star ratings; they describe the hospital, not whether a plan covers it. Source: CMS Hospital General Information.
Communities and ZIP codes in Hampshire County
The largest communities in Hampshire County by 2023 Census population estimates are Romney (1,753), Capon Bridge (422). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Hampshire County, that means areas such as 25431, 25434, 25437, 25444, 26704, 26711, 26714, 26722, 26755, 26757, 26761, 26763, 26808, 26817 and 3 more, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Hampshire 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.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner: West Virginia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Hampshire County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Hampshire County residents we can compare Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance and annuities.
Let’s check your Hampshire County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
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Hampshire County compared with similar West Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooke County | 5,495 | 54.5% | 14% | Metro |
| Boone County | 4,741 | 71.2% | 28% | Metro |
| Hancock County | 7,010 | 48.2% | 13% | Metro |
| Preston County | 7,180 | 56.2% | 19% | Metro |
| Marshall County | 7,187 | 66.6% | 18% | Metro |
| Morgan County | 4,531 | 44.8% | 13% | Metro |
See every West Virginia county in our West Virginia directory or go to our West Virginia Medicare hub.