Medicare in City of Emporia by the numbers
| City of Emporia | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,088 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 19.9% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 1,284 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 770 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 60.0% | 39.6% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
City of Emporia ranks 130th of 133 Virginia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 1,088 people in that age group, or 19.9% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). The 358 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Among residents 65 and older, 54% are 65 to 74, 31% are 75 to 84 and 15% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 60.0% of City of Emporia residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is higher than the 39.6% average across Virginia. 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 City of Emporia
The USDA classifies City of Emporia as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, adjacent to a metro area. In counties of this type, people often travel to a larger neighboring county for specialists, so we check whether your plan’s network reaches there.
CMS counts 1,387 Medicare beneficiaries in City of Emporia (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 24% 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 City of Emporia, CMS reported about 893 emergency room visits and 323 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in City of Emporia may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in City of Emporia; we help City of Emporia residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in City of Emporia
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in City of Emporia:
- Bon Secours Southern Virginia Medical Center — Emporia (acute care; for-profit; 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.
Communities and ZIP codes in City of Emporia
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in City of Emporia at Emporia (5,463), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Questions about Medicare in City of Emporia?
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 City of Emporia residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for City of Emporia households, including final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance and life insurance.
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City of Emporia compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Covington | 1,101 | 57.4% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| City of Lexington | 1,074 | 41.0% | 10% | Smaller city/town |
| City of Galax | 1,131 | 52.8% | 27% | Smaller city/town |
| City of Buena Vista | 1,233 | 48.5% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| City of Norton | 635 | 64.1% | 29% | Smaller city/town |
| City of Franklin | 1,573 | 59.1% | 12% | Smaller city/town |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.