Medicare in King William County by the numbers
| King William County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,267 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 17.2% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,382 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,657 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 37.8% | 39.6% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
King William County ranks 102nd of 133 Virginia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 3,267 people in that age group, or 17.2% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). Another 1,379 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 61% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 31% is 75 to 84 and 8% is 85 or older. About 37.8% of people with Medicare in King William County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to the Virginia average of 39.6%. 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 William County
King William County sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of 1 million population or more. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 4,125 Medicare beneficiaries in King William 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, lower than the state figure of 9%.
Among people in Original Medicare in King William County, CMS reported about 597 emergency room visits and 216 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 9% 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 King William County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in King William County; we help King William County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near King William County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside King William 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 William County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in King William County at West Point (3,536), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within King William County number 4: 23009, 23086, 23106, 23181. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in King William 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 King William County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for King William 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.
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King William County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Colonial Heights | 3,268 | 41.7% | 9% | Metro |
| City of Fredericksburg | 3,400 | 36.3% | 13% | Metro |
| City of Fairfax | 3,586 | 40.1% | 11% | Metro |
| City of Hopewell | 3,596 | 54.6% | 13% | Metro |
| Appomattox County | 3,613 | 42.2% | 10% | Metro |
| Amelia County | 2,900 | 44.4% | 9% | Metro |
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