Medicare in City of Harrisonburg by the numbers
| City of Harrisonburg | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 5,373 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 10.5% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 5,990 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,415 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 40.3% | 39.6% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
City of Harrisonburg ranks 68th of 133 Virginia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 5,373 people in that age group, or 10.5% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). About 1,850 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Census 2023 estimates show 59% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 28% is 75 to 84 and 13% is 85 or older. CMS data show 40.3% of City of Harrisonburg 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 City of Harrisonburg
City of Harrisonburg is a metro county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population. Metro counties usually have more hospitals and more insurers competing for Medicare members, so there can be more plans to compare.
CMS counts 6,459 Medicare beneficiaries in City of Harrisonburg (2023). Their average age is 75, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 12% 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 Harrisonburg, CMS reported about 653 emergency room visits and 218 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in City of Harrisonburg can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in City of Harrisonburg; we help City of Harrisonburg residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in City of Harrisonburg
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in City of Harrisonburg:
- Sentara RMH Medical Center — Harrisonburg (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 5 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 City of Harrisonburg
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in City of Harrisonburg at Harrisonburg (51,082), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In City of Harrisonburg, that means areas such as 22807, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in City of Harrisonburg?
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.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Medicare.gov: Medigap on how Medicare Supplement works.
- Virginia Bureau of Insurance: Virginia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer City of Harrisonburg residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for City of Harrisonburg 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.
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City of Harrisonburg compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott County | 5,488 | 72.9% | 22% | Metro |
| City of Staunton | 5,560 | 38.0% | 12% | Metro |
| Dinwiddie County | 5,564 | 40.5% | 9% | Metro |
| City of Salem | 5,170 | 42.1% | 9% | Metro |
| City of Petersburg | 5,656 | 72.9% | 21% | Metro |
| New Kent County | 4,945 | 33.8% | 4% | Metro |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.