Medicare in Raleigh County by the numbers
| Raleigh County | West Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 16,202 | 380,679 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 22.4% | 21.5% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 19,743 | 458,491 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 10,391 | 259,694 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 52.6% | 56.6% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Raleigh County ranks 5th of 55 West Virginia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 16,202 people in that age group, or 22.4% of residents (statewide: 21.5%). About 4,441 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 59% ages 65 to 74, 32% ages 75 to 84 and 9% age 85 and up (Census 2023). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Raleigh County is 52.6% of people with Medicare, close to the West Virginia average of 56.6%. 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 Raleigh County
Raleigh County is a metro county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population. Metro counties usually have more hospitals and more insurers competing for Medicare members, so there can be more plans to compare.
CMS counts 20,689 Medicare beneficiaries in Raleigh County (2023). Their average age is 71, about the same as the West Virginia average of 72. About 20% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Raleigh County, CMS reported about 640 emergency room visits and 300 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (684) and higher than it for hospital stays (250). 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 Raleigh County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Raleigh County; we help Raleigh County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Raleigh County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists these hospitals in Raleigh County:
- Beckley ARH Hospital — Beckley (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 of 5)
- Raleigh General Hospital — Beckley (acute care; for-profit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 2 of 5)
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.
Raleigh County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Raleigh County live in communities such as Beckley (16,576), Mabscott (1,282), Sophia (1,082), Lester (326), Rhodell (137) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Raleigh County, that means areas such as 25007, 25008, 25044, 25048, 25060, 25062, 25140, 25174, 25180, 25801, 25811, 25813, 25817, 25818 and 27 more, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Raleigh 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.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner: West Virginia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Raleigh County residents
Here is what we can help Raleigh County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance and annuities.
Let’s check your Raleigh County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
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Raleigh County compared with similar West Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monongalia County | 15,092 | 57.1% | 15% | Metro |
| Wood County | 18,279 | 51.6% | 19% | Metro |
| Cabell County | 18,487 | 56.7% | 21% | Metro |
| Berkeley County | 20,592 | 44.1% | 13% | Metro |
| Putnam County | 11,687 | 58.8% | 16% | Metro |
| Jefferson County | 10,779 | 41.2% | 11% | Metro |
See every West Virginia county in our West Virginia directory or go to our West Virginia Medicare hub.