Grayson County Medicare at a glance
| Grayson County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 4,016 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 26.3% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,971 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,994 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 40.1% | 39.6% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 4,016 residents age 65 and older, Grayson County is 84th among 133 Virginia counties for older residents. That group is 26.3% of its population, compared with 17.2% across Virginia. About 1,220 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 58% are 65 to 74, 32% are 75 to 84 and 10% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Grayson County is 40.1% of people with Medicare, close to the Virginia average of 39.6%. What most people do in a county is less important than what fits you. We weigh Medicare Advantage against Original Medicare with Medigap using your doctors, your drugs and your budget.
Who has Medicare in Grayson County
Grayson County is a rural county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, not adjacent to a metro area. Rural counties tend to have fewer local hospitals and doctors, so a plan’s network and the distance to care matter a great deal.
CMS counts 4,857 Medicare beneficiaries in Grayson County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 15% 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 Grayson County, CMS reported about 589 emergency room visits and 179 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (589) and lower 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 Grayson County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Grayson County; we help Grayson County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Grayson County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Grayson 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.
Grayson County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Grayson County live in communities such as Independence (1,005), Fries (444), Troutdale (139) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Grayson County number 7: 24292, 24326, 24330, 24333, 24348, 24363, 24378. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Grayson 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 Grayson County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Grayson County households, including Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).
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Grayson County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King George County | 4,198 | 30.1% | 7% | Rural |
| Lancaster County | 4,213 | 32.3% | 7% | Rural |
| Middlesex County | 3,709 | 37.0% | 7% | Rural |
| Northampton County | 3,691 | 44.0% | 13% | Rural |
| Brunswick County | 3,618 | 49.7% | 16% | Rural |
| Buckingham County | 3,568 | 45.2% | 13% | Rural |
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