The numbers behind Medicare in Goochland County
| Goochland County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 7,155 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 26.3% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 9,777 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,643 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 27.0% | 39.6% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Among Virginia’s 133 counties, Goochland County comes in 51st for residents age 65 and up (7,155). Older adults make up 26.3% of the population here; the state figure is 17.2%. The 2,515 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 58% ages 65 to 74, 33% ages 75 to 84 and 9% age 85 and up (Census 2023). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Goochland County is 27.0% of people with Medicare, lower 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 Goochland County
Goochland 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 7,497 Medicare beneficiaries in Goochland County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 4% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 9%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Goochland County, CMS reported about 463 emergency room visits and 177 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is lower than the state average for emergency visits (589) and lower than it for hospital stays (206). About 7% 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 Goochland County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Goochland County; we help Goochland County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Goochland County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Goochland 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 Goochland County
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Goochland County number 8: 23039, 23063, 23065, 23102, 23103, 23129, 23153, 23238. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Goochland 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 Goochland County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Goochland County 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.
Let’s check your Goochland County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Goochland County residents
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
Goochland County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst County | 7,113 | 43.4% | 10% | Metro |
| Warren County | 7,355 | 40.4% | 9% | Metro |
| Powhatan County | 6,626 | 31.5% | 4% | Metro |
| City of Charlottesville | 6,335 | 32.5% | 11% | Metro |
| Pulaski County | 7,990 | 45.6% | 13% | Metro |
| Fluvanna County | 6,268 | 31.7% | 6% | Metro |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.