Medicare in King George County by the numbers
| King George County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 4,198 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 14.7% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 5,178 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,560 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 30.1% | 39.6% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 4,198 residents age 65 and older, King George County is 81st among 133 Virginia counties for older residents. That group is 14.7% of its population, compared with 17.2% across Virginia. The 1,898 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 60% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 31% is 75 to 84 and 9% is 85 or older. CMS data show 30.1% of King George County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than 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 King George County
King George County is a rural county (USDA: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area). Plan choices can be narrower than in a city, and we focus on networks that include the doctors and hospital you actually use.
CMS counts 4,882 Medicare beneficiaries in King George County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 7% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 9%.
Among people in Original Medicare in King George County, CMS reported about 605 emergency room visits and 256 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (589) and higher 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 King George County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in King George County; we help King George County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near King George County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside King George 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 King George County
We look up plans by ZIP code. In King George County, that means areas such as 22448, 22485, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in King George 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 King George County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for King George County residents we can compare life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA and group health insurance.
Get a clear answer for King George County
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for King George County residents
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
King George County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster County | 4,213 | 32.3% | 7% | Rural |
| Grayson County | 4,016 | 40.1% | 15% | Rural |
| Northumberland County | 4,646 | 32.8% | 6% | Rural |
| Middlesex County | 3,709 | 37.0% | 7% | Rural |
| Northampton County | 3,691 | 44.0% | 13% | Rural |
| Buchanan County | 4,714 | 65.1% | 25% | Rural |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.