The numbers behind Medicare in Buckingham County
| Buckingham County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,568 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.0% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,019 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,815 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 45.2% | 39.6% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Among Virginia’s 133 counties, Buckingham County comes in 97th for residents age 65 and up (3,568). Older adults make up 21.0% of the population here; the state figure is 17.2%. The 1,202 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 59% ages 65 to 74, 32% ages 75 to 84 and 10% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 45.2% of people with Medicare in Buckingham County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is 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 Buckingham County
The USDA classifies Buckingham 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 4,024 Medicare beneficiaries in Buckingham County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 13% 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 Buckingham County, CMS reported about 605 emergency room visits and 231 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (589) and higher than 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 Buckingham County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Buckingham County; we help Buckingham County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Buckingham County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Buckingham 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.
Where people live in Buckingham County
The largest communities in Buckingham County by 2023 Census population estimates are Dillwyn (441). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Buckingham County include 23004, 23123, 23921, 23936, 24562, 24599. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Buckingham 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 Buckingham County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Buckingham County households, including annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance and final expense insurance.
Let’s check your Buckingham County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonPlain-English Medicare answers
- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
Buckingham County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick County | 3,618 | 49.7% | 16% | Rural |
| Northampton County | 3,691 | 44.0% | 13% | Rural |
| Middlesex County | 3,709 | 37.0% | 7% | Rural |
| Dickenson County | 3,425 | 72.6% | 24% | Rural |
| Madison County | 3,356 | 35.4% | 9% | Rural |
| Grayson County | 4,016 | 40.1% | 15% | Rural |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.