The numbers behind Medicare in Halifax County
| Halifax County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 8,829 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 26.4% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 10,199 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 4,439 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 43.5% | 39.6% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Halifax County ranks 42nd of 133 Virginia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 8,829 people in that age group, or 26.4% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). Another 2,455 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). By age, the 65-and-older group splits 55% ages 65 to 74, 34% ages 75 to 84 and 11% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 43.5% of Halifax County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is close to the 39.6% average across Virginia. 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 Halifax County
The USDA classifies Halifax County 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 10,548 Medicare beneficiaries in Halifax County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 14% 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 Halifax County, CMS reported about 694 emergency room visits and 206 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (589) and close to 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Halifax County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Halifax County; we help Halifax County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Halifax County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Halifax County:
- Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital — South Boston (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 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.
Halifax County: communities and ZIP codes
The largest communities in Halifax County by 2023 Census population estimates are South Boston (7,803), Halifax (1,091), Scottsburg (126), Virgilina (120), Clarksville (0). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Halifax County number 10: 24520, 24534, 24539, 24558, 24577, 24589, 24592, 24594, 24597, 24598. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Halifax 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 Halifax County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Halifax County households, including annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance and final expense insurance.
Get a clear answer for Halifax County
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Halifax County residents
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
Halifax County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Danville | 8,851 | 62.8% | 20% | Smaller city/town |
| Mecklenburg County | 8,445 | 45.8% | 12% | Smaller city/town |
| Tazewell County | 9,377 | 56.8% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| Orange County | 8,069 | 37.0% | 8% | Smaller city/town |
| Carroll County | 7,819 | 39.8% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| Shenandoah County | 10,108 | 36.1% | 9% | Smaller city/town |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.