Medicare in Patrick County by the numbers
| Patrick County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 4,869 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 27.8% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 5,445 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,709 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 49.8% | 39.6% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
With roughly 4,869 residents age 65 and older, Patrick County is 73rd among 133 Virginia counties for older residents. That group is 27.8% of its population, compared with 17.2% across Virginia. The 1,528 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 56% ages 65 to 74, 35% ages 75 to 84 and 9% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 49.8% of Patrick 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 Patrick County
The USDA classifies Patrick County as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area. With fewer hospitals and clinics close by, the right Medicare plan here is often the one whose network includes the providers you can really reach.
CMS counts 5,798 Medicare beneficiaries in Patrick County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 13% 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 Patrick County, CMS reported about 516 emergency room visits and 187 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is lower than 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 Patrick County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Patrick County; we help Patrick County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Patrick County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Patrick 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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Patrick County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Patrick County at Stuart (1,426), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Patrick County include 24053, 24076, 24082, 24120, 24133, 24171, 24185. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Patrick 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 Patrick County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Patrick County 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.
Let’s check your Patrick County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Patrick County residents
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
Patrick County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buchanan County | 4,714 | 65.1% | 25% | Rural |
| Northumberland County | 4,646 | 32.8% | 6% | Rural |
| Lee County | 5,149 | 69.9% | 26% | Rural |
| Westmoreland County | 5,335 | 35.5% | 10% | Rural |
| Page County | 5,426 | 37.3% | 12% | Rural |
| Lancaster County | 4,213 | 32.3% | 7% | Rural |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.