Medicare in Augusta County by the numbers
| Augusta County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 18,167 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 23.2% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 20,936 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 6,349 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 30.3% | 39.6% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 18,167 residents age 65 and older, Augusta County is 22nd among 133 Virginia counties for older residents. That group is 23.2% of its population, compared with 17.2% across Virginia. The 5,954 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, 34% ages 75 to 84 and 11% age 85 and up (Census 2023). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Augusta County is 30.3% of people with Medicare, lower than the Virginia average of 39.6%. A county average does not tell you which kind of plan fits you. Whether Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare with a Medigap plan is the better fit depends on your doctors, your prescriptions and how you want to handle costs, so we compare both for your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Augusta County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Augusta County as a metro county (counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 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 20,282 Medicare beneficiaries in Augusta County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 6% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 9%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Augusta County, CMS reported about 585 emergency room visits and 178 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (589) and lower than 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Augusta County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Augusta County; we help Augusta County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Augusta County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Augusta County:
- Augusta Health — Fishersville (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 4 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.
Augusta County: communities and ZIP codes
The largest communities in Augusta County by 2023 Census population estimates are Craigsville (910), Grottoes (0). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Augusta County, that means areas such as 22843, 22939, 22952, 22980, 24401, 24411, 24421, 24430, 24431, 24432, 24437, 24440, 24441, 24459 and 8 more, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Augusta 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 Augusta County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Augusta County residents we can compare ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) and Part D drug plans.
Get a clear answer for Augusta County
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- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
Augusta County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick County | 18,557 | 31.9% | 6% | Metro |
| Rockingham County | 17,765 | 30.2% | 7% | Metro |
| City of Roanoke | 17,699 | 53.0% | 15% | Metro |
| Bedford County | 19,470 | 37.3% | 6% | Metro |
| Stafford County | 19,491 | 31.1% | 6% | Metro |
| City of Suffolk | 15,699 | 41.8% | 8% | Metro |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.