Dinwiddie County Medicare at a glance
| Dinwiddie County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 5,564 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 19.6% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 6,761 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,737 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 40.5% | 39.6% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Among Virginia’s 133 counties, Dinwiddie County comes in 64th for residents age 65 and up (5,564). Older adults make up 19.6% of the population here; the state figure is 17.2%. Another 2,187 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, 60% are 65 to 74, 30% are 75 to 84 and 9% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 40.5% of people with Medicare in Dinwiddie County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to 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 Dinwiddie County
Dinwiddie County 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 6,570 Medicare beneficiaries in Dinwiddie County (2023). Their average age is 73, 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 Dinwiddie County, CMS reported about 667 emergency room visits and 247 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 10% 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 Dinwiddie County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Dinwiddie County; we help Dinwiddie County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Dinwiddie County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Dinwiddie 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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Dinwiddie County
The largest communities in Dinwiddie County by 2023 Census population estimates are McKenney (460). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Dinwiddie County include 23830, 23833, 23840, 23841, 23850, 23872, 23885, 23894. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Dinwiddie 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 Dinwiddie County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Dinwiddie County households, including group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance and ICHRA.
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Dinwiddie County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Staunton | 5,560 | 38.0% | 12% | Metro |
| Scott County | 5,488 | 72.9% | 22% | Metro |
| City of Petersburg | 5,656 | 72.9% | 21% | Metro |
| City of Harrisonburg | 5,373 | 40.3% | 12% | Metro |
| Prince George County | 5,828 | 30.7% | 5% | Metro |
| City of Salem | 5,170 | 42.1% | 9% | Metro |
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