The numbers behind Medicare in City of Colonial Heights
| City of Colonial Heights | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,268 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 17.8% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,231 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,763 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 41.7% | 39.6% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
City of Colonial Heights ranks 101st of 133 Virginia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 3,268 people in that age group, or 17.8% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). Another 1,200 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 51% ages 65 to 74, 35% ages 75 to 84 and 14% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 41.7% of City of Colonial Heights residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is close to the 39.6% average across Virginia. 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 City of Colonial Heights
City of Colonial Heights sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of 1 million population or more. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 4,436 Medicare beneficiaries in City of Colonial Heights (2023). Their average age is 75, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 9% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 9%.
Among people in Original Medicare in City of Colonial Heights, CMS reported about 698 emergency room visits and 263 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (589) and higher than 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in City of Colonial Heights may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in City of Colonial Heights; we help City of Colonial Heights residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near City of Colonial Heights
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside City of Colonial Heights. 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 City of Colonial Heights
The largest communities in City of Colonial Heights by 2023 Census population estimates are Colonial Heights (18,393). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
Questions about Medicare in City of Colonial Heights?
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.
- 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.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Virginia Bureau of Insurance: Virginia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer City of Colonial Heights residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for City of Colonial Heights residents we can compare Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance and annuities.
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City of Colonial Heights compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King William County | 3,267 | 37.8% | 7% | Metro |
| City of Fredericksburg | 3,400 | 36.3% | 13% | Metro |
| City of Fairfax | 3,586 | 40.1% | 11% | Metro |
| City of Hopewell | 3,596 | 54.6% | 13% | Metro |
| Appomattox County | 3,613 | 42.2% | 10% | Metro |
| Amelia County | 2,900 | 44.4% | 9% | Metro |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.