The numbers behind Medicare in Appomattox County
| Appomattox County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,613 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.4% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,451 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,878 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 42.2% | 39.6% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Among Virginia’s 133 counties, Appomattox County comes in 94th for residents age 65 and up (3,613). Older adults make up 21.4% of the population here; the state figure is 17.2%. Another 1,212 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). 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). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Appomattox County is 42.2% of people with Medicare, close to the Virginia average of 39.6%. 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 Appomattox County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Appomattox County as a metro county (counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million population). 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 4,493 Medicare beneficiaries in Appomattox County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 10% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 9%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Appomattox County, CMS reported about 464 emergency room visits and 206 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 7% 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 Appomattox County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Appomattox County; we help Appomattox County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Appomattox County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Appomattox 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.
Appomattox County: communities and ZIP codes
The largest communities in Appomattox County by 2023 Census population estimates are Appomattox (1,992), Pamplin City (123). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Appomattox County, that means areas such as 24522, 24593, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Appomattox 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 Appomattox County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Appomattox County residents we can compare annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance and final expense insurance.
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- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
Appomattox County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Hopewell | 3,596 | 54.6% | 13% | Metro |
| City of Fairfax | 3,586 | 40.1% | 11% | Metro |
| Clarke County | 3,653 | 29.9% | 7% | Metro |
| Giles County | 3,654 | 42.7% | 11% | Metro |
| City of Bristol | 3,797 | 62.6% | 16% | Metro |
| City of Fredericksburg | 3,400 | 36.3% | 13% | Metro |
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