Medicare in Bland County by the numbers
| Bland County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,576 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 25.5% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 1,847 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 849 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 46.0% | 39.6% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Bland County ranks 123rd of 133 Virginia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 1,576 people in that age group, or 25.5% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). Another 440 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Among residents 65 and older, 57% are 65 to 74, 34% are 75 to 84 and 9% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Bland County is 46.0% of people with Medicare, higher than 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 Bland County
The USDA classifies Bland County as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area. With fewer hospitals and clinics close by, the right Medicare plan here is often the one whose network includes the providers you can really reach.
CMS counts 1,927 Medicare beneficiaries in Bland County (2023). Their average age is 72, younger than 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 Bland County, CMS reported about 644 emergency room visits and 213 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 11% 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 Bland County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Bland County; we help Bland County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Bland County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Bland 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.
Bland County: communities and ZIP codes
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Bland County number 4: 24314, 24315, 24318, 24366. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Bland 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.
- Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace, Virginia’s own health insurance exchange, if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Virginia Bureau of Insurance: Virginia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Bland County residents
Here is what we can help Bland 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.
Get a clear answer for Bland County
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- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
Bland County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath County | 1,216 | 27.8% | 9% | Rural |
| Richmond County | 2,020 | 37.8% | 11% | Rural |
| Highland County | 912 | 28.8% | 7% | Rural |
| Cumberland County | 2,327 | 42.3% | 10% | Rural |
| Charlotte County | 2,594 | 43.8% | 14% | Rural |
| Essex County | 2,646 | 42.2% | 9% | Rural |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.