The numbers behind Medicare in York County
| York County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 13,033 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 18.4% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 15,736 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 4,114 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 26.1% | 39.6% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Among Virginia’s 133 counties, York County comes in 32nd for residents age 65 and up (13,033). Older adults make up 18.4% of the population here; the state figure is 17.2%. About 4,789 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 56% ages 65 to 74, 34% ages 75 to 84 and 10% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 26.1% of York County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower 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 York County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies York 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 14,080 Medicare beneficiaries in York County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 3% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 9%.
Among people in Original Medicare in York County, CMS reported about 519 emergency room visits and 191 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 York County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in York County; we help York County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near York County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside York 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 York County
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside York County include 23690, 23691, 23692, 23693, 23696. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in York 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 York County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for York 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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- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Medicare 101 for families
York County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fauquier County | 13,440 | 27.3% | 6% | Metro |
| Washington County | 13,565 | 54.0% | 11% | Metro |
| Campbell County | 12,096 | 42.5% | 10% | Metro |
| Franklin County | 14,066 | 45.3% | 8% | Metro |
| Montgomery County | 14,290 | 35.4% | 8% | Metro |
| City of Lynchburg | 11,538 | 49.9% | 12% | Metro |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.