Medicare in Henry County by the numbers
| Henry County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 12,509 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 25.2% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 15,307 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 7,760 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 50.7% | 39.6% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Among Virginia’s 133 counties, Henry County comes in 33rd for residents age 65 and up (12,509). Older adults make up 25.2% of the population here; the state figure is 17.2%. About 3,963 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 54% are 65 to 74, 35% are 75 to 84 and 12% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 50.7% of people with Medicare in Henry 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 Henry County
Henry County is a smaller-city and town county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of 20,000 or more, adjacent to a metro area. Counties like this often sit between a metro area and rural communities, so some residents use hospitals and specialists in a neighboring county and a plan’s network across the county line matters.
CMS counts 15,208 Medicare beneficiaries in Henry County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 12% 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 Henry County, CMS reported about 554 emergency room visits and 196 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 8% 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 Henry County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Henry County; we help Henry County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Henry County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Henry 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 Henry County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Henry County at Ridgeway (737), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Henry County, that means areas such as 24054, 24055, 24078, 24089, 24112, 24148, 24165, 24168, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Henry 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 Henry County residents
Here is what we can help Henry County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance and ICHRA.
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Henry County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah County | 10,108 | 36.1% | 9% | Smaller city/town |
| Pittsylvania County | 15,169 | 47.4% | 13% | Smaller city/town |
| Tazewell County | 9,377 | 56.8% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| City of Danville | 8,851 | 62.8% | 20% | Smaller city/town |
| Halifax County | 8,829 | 43.5% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| Mecklenburg County | 8,445 | 45.8% | 12% | Smaller city/town |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.