The numbers behind Medicare in City of Lexington
| City of Lexington | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,074 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 14.3% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 1,686 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 691 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 41.0% | 39.6% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
With roughly 1,074 residents age 65 and older, City of Lexington is 131st among 133 Virginia counties for older residents. That group is 14.3% of its population, compared with 17.2% across Virginia. About 292 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Census 2023 estimates show 53% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 37% is 75 to 84 and 11% is 85 or older. About 41.0% of people with Medicare in City of Lexington 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 City of Lexington
The USDA classifies City of Lexington 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 1,679 Medicare beneficiaries in City of Lexington (2023). Their average age is 75, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 10% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 9%.
Among people in Original Medicare in City of Lexington, CMS reported about 648 emergency room visits and 229 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in City of Lexington may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in City of Lexington; we help City of Lexington residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in City of Lexington
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in City of Lexington:
- Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital — Lexington (critical access; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 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 Lexington
People in City of Lexington live in communities such as Lexington (7,528) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Questions about Medicare in City of Lexington?
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.gov: Medigap on how Medicare Supplement works.
- Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace, Virginia’s own health insurance exchange, if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Virginia Bureau of Insurance: Virginia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer City of Lexington residents
Here is what we can help City of Lexington residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance and annuities.
Let’s check your City of Lexington options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for City of Lexington residents
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
City of Lexington compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Emporia | 1,088 | 60.0% | 24% | Smaller city/town |
| City of Covington | 1,101 | 57.4% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| City of Galax | 1,131 | 52.8% | 27% | Smaller city/town |
| City of Buena Vista | 1,233 | 48.5% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| City of Norton | 635 | 64.1% | 29% | Smaller city/town |
| City of Franklin | 1,573 | 59.1% | 12% | Smaller city/town |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.