Giles County Medicare at a glance
| Giles County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,654 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 22.2% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,672 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,994 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 42.7% | 39.6% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Among Virginia’s 133 counties, Giles County comes in 91st for residents age 65 and up (3,654). Older adults make up 22.2% of the population here; the state figure is 17.2%. The 1,225 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 55% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 35% is 75 to 84 and 10% is 85 or older. CMS data show 42.7% of Giles County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is close to 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 Giles County
Giles County sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 4,733 Medicare beneficiaries in Giles County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 11% 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 Giles County, CMS reported about 713 emergency room visits and 231 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 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 Giles County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Giles County; we help Giles County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Giles County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Giles County:
- Carilion Giles Community Hospital — Pearisburg (critical access; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 4 of 5)
Being located in the county is not the same as being in your plan’s network. Each Medicare Advantage plan builds its own network, so we confirm that your hospital and your doctors are included before you choose. 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 Giles County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Giles County at Pearisburg (2,832), Narrows (2,046), Pembroke (1,130), Rich Creek (733), Glen Lyn (92), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Giles County number 9: 24086, 24093, 24124, 24128, 24134, 24136, 24147, 24150, 24167. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Giles 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.
- 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 Giles County residents
Here is what we can help Giles County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: 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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Giles County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke County | 3,653 | 29.9% | 7% | Metro |
| Appomattox County | 3,613 | 42.2% | 10% | Metro |
| City of Hopewell | 3,596 | 54.6% | 13% | Metro |
| City of Fairfax | 3,586 | 40.1% | 11% | Metro |
| City of Bristol | 3,797 | 62.6% | 16% | Metro |
| City of Fredericksburg | 3,400 | 36.3% | 13% | Metro |
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