The numbers behind Medicare in Isle of Wight County
| Isle of Wight County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 8,322 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 20.4% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 10,681 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 4,050 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 37.9% | 39.6% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Among Virginia’s 133 counties, Isle of Wight County comes in 46th for residents age 65 and up (8,322). Older adults make up 20.4% of the population here; the state figure is 17.2%. About 3,346 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 60% are 65 to 74, 31% are 75 to 84 and 9% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 37.9% of people with Medicare in Isle of Wight County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to the Virginia average of 39.6%. 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 Isle of Wight County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Isle of Wight County as a metro county (counties in metro areas of 1 million population or more). Counties like this tend to have a wider choice of hospitals and Medicare plans than rural ones, though networks still differ plan by plan.
CMS counts 10,029 Medicare beneficiaries in Isle of Wight County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 6% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 9%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Isle of Wight County, CMS reported about 569 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 8% 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 Isle of Wight County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Isle of Wight County; we help Isle of Wight County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Isle of Wight County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Isle of Wight 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.
Isle of Wight County: communities and ZIP codes
The largest communities in Isle of Wight County by 2023 Census population estimates are Smithfield (8,989), Windsor (2,899). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Isle of Wight County, that means areas such as 23304, 23314, 23315, 23430, 23487, 23898, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Isle of Wight 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.
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Isle of Wight County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botetourt County | 8,392 | 38.2% | 6% | Metro |
| Pulaski County | 7,990 | 45.6% | 13% | Metro |
| Gloucester County | 8,755 | 34.6% | 7% | Metro |
| Warren County | 7,355 | 40.4% | 9% | Metro |
| Culpeper County | 9,479 | 32.8% | 9% | Metro |
| Goochland County | 7,155 | 27.0% | 4% | Metro |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.