City of Staunton Medicare at a glance
| City of Staunton | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 5,560 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.5% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 7,074 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,691 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 38.0% | 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 5,560 residents age 65 and older, City of Staunton is 65th among 133 Virginia counties for older residents. That group is 21.5% of its population, compared with 17.2% across Virginia. About 1,649 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 58% ages 65 to 74, 32% ages 75 to 84 and 10% age 85 and up (Census 2023). Medicare Advantage enrollment in City of Staunton is 38.0% of people with Medicare, close to 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 Staunton
City of Staunton sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 7,083 Medicare beneficiaries in City of Staunton (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 City of Staunton, CMS reported about 675 emergency room visits and 211 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 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in City of Staunton may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in City of Staunton; we help City of Staunton residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near City of Staunton
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside City of Staunton. 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.
City of Staunton: communities and ZIP codes
The largest communities in City of Staunton by 2023 Census population estimates are Staunton (25,915). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
Questions about Medicare in City of Staunton?
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 Staunton residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for City of Staunton residents we can compare ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans and ACA health insurance.
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City of Staunton compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinwiddie County | 5,564 | 40.5% | 9% | Metro |
| Scott County | 5,488 | 72.9% | 22% | Metro |
| City of Petersburg | 5,656 | 72.9% | 21% | Metro |
| City of Harrisonburg | 5,373 | 40.3% | 12% | Metro |
| Prince George County | 5,828 | 30.7% | 5% | Metro |
| City of Salem | 5,170 | 42.1% | 9% | Metro |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.