Mecklenburg County Medicare at a glance
| Mecklenburg County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 8,445 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 27.6% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 10,035 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 4,596 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 45.8% | 39.6% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Mecklenburg County ranks 44th of 133 Virginia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 8,445 people in that age group, or 27.6% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). Another 2,587 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). By age, the 65-and-older group splits 57% ages 65 to 74, 32% ages 75 to 84 and 10% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 45.8% of Mecklenburg County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is higher than the 39.6% average across Virginia. What most people do in a county is less important than what fits you. We weigh Medicare Advantage against Original Medicare with Medigap using your doctors, your drugs and your budget.
Who has Medicare in Mecklenburg County
The USDA classifies Mecklenburg County as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, not adjacent to a metro area. In counties of this type, people often travel to a larger neighboring county for specialists, so we check whether your plan’s network reaches there.
CMS counts 10,163 Medicare beneficiaries in Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County, CMS reported about 635 emergency room visits and 227 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 9% 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 Mecklenburg County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Mecklenburg County; we help Mecklenburg County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Mecklenburg County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Mecklenburg County:
- Community Memorial Hospital — South Hill (acute care; government-owned; emergency services; CMS overall rating 4 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.
Mecklenburg County: communities and ZIP codes
The largest communities in Mecklenburg County by 2023 Census population estimates are South Hill (4,881), Chase City (2,052), Clarksville (1,302), La Crosse (611), Boydton (299), Brodnax (47). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Mecklenburg County, that means areas such as 23915, 23917, 23919, 23924, 23927, 23950, 23968, 23970, 24529, 24580, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County residents
Here is what we can help Mecklenburg County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA and group health insurance.
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Mecklenburg County residents
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Medicare 101 for families
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
Mecklenburg County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County | 8,069 | 37.0% | 8% | Smaller city/town |
| Halifax County | 8,829 | 43.5% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| City of Danville | 8,851 | 62.8% | 20% | Smaller city/town |
| Carroll County | 7,819 | 39.8% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| Tazewell County | 9,377 | 56.8% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| Wise County | 7,144 | 70.3% | 21% | Smaller city/town |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.