The numbers behind Medicare in City of Martinsville
| City of Martinsville | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,280 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 16.6% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 3,969 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,940 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 74.1% | 39.6% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
City of Martinsville ranks 112th of 133 Virginia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 2,280 people in that age group, or 16.6% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). Another 906 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 62% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 30% is 75 to 84 and 8% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in City of Martinsville is 74.1% of people with Medicare, 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 City of Martinsville
City of Martinsville is a non-metro county with towns and small cities (USDA: urban population of 20,000 or more, adjacent to a metro area). Care is often split between local providers and a bigger hospital elsewhere, which is worth testing against each plan’s network.
CMS counts 4,414 Medicare beneficiaries in City of Martinsville (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 23% 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 City of Martinsville, CMS reported about 662 emergency room visits and 223 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in City of Martinsville may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in City of Martinsville; we help City of Martinsville residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near City of Martinsville
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside City of Martinsville. 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 City of Martinsville
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in City of Martinsville at Martinsville (13,763), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Questions about Medicare in City of Martinsville?
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.
- 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.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Virginia Bureau of Insurance: Virginia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer City of Martinsville residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for City of Martinsville households, including ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) and Part D drug plans.
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for City of Martinsville residents
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
City of Martinsville compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensville County | 1,896 | 53.5% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| City of Franklin | 1,573 | 59.1% | 12% | Smaller city/town |
| City of Buena Vista | 1,233 | 48.5% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| City of Galax | 1,131 | 52.8% | 27% | Smaller city/town |
| City of Covington | 1,101 | 57.4% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| City of Emporia | 1,088 | 60.0% | 24% | Smaller city/town |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.