The numbers behind Medicare in New Kent County
| New Kent County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 4,945 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 18.9% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 7,009 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,368 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 33.8% | 39.6% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Among Virginia’s 133 counties, New Kent County comes in 72nd for residents age 65 and up (4,945). Older adults make up 18.9% of the population here; the state figure is 17.2%. About 1,945 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 64% ages 65 to 74, 30% ages 75 to 84 and 6% age 85 and up (Census 2023). Medicare Advantage enrollment in New Kent County is 33.8% of people with Medicare, lower 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 New Kent County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies New Kent County as a metro county (counties in metro areas of 1 million population or more). 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 6,186 Medicare beneficiaries in New Kent County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 4% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 9%.
Among people in Original Medicare in New Kent County, CMS reported about 589 emergency room visits and 201 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in New Kent County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in New Kent County; we help New Kent County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in New Kent County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in New Kent County:
- Cumberland Hospital — New Kent (children's; for-profit; no emergency department)
A hospital being in the county does not mean every plan covers it. Medicare Advantage networks differ by plan, so we check the hospitals and doctors you actually use before you enroll. Ratings are CMS Care Compare overall hospital star ratings; they describe the hospital, not whether a plan covers it. Source: CMS Hospital General Information.
Where people live in New Kent County
We look up plans by ZIP code. In New Kent County, that means areas such as 23011, 23089, 23124, 23140, 23141, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in New Kent 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 New Kent County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for New Kent County residents we can compare final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance and life insurance.
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New Kent County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Winchester | 4,809 | 35.4% | 12% | Metro |
| City of Manassas | 4,774 | 39.6% | 11% | Metro |
| City of Salem | 5,170 | 42.1% | 9% | Metro |
| City of Harrisonburg | 5,373 | 40.3% | 12% | Metro |
| Nelson County | 4,476 | 34.2% | 7% | Metro |
| Scott County | 5,488 | 72.9% | 22% | Metro |
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