Medicare in Middlesex County by the numbers
| Middlesex County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,709 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 34.0% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,142 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,532 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 37.0% | 39.6% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Middlesex County ranks 89th of 133 Virginia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 3,709 people in that age group, or 34.0% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). About 1,076 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 52% are 65 to 74, 37% are 75 to 84 and 11% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Middlesex County is 37.0% of people with Medicare, 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 Middlesex County
Middlesex County is a rural county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area. Rural counties tend to have fewer local hospitals and doctors, so a plan’s network and the distance to care matter a great deal.
CMS counts 4,033 Medicare beneficiaries in Middlesex County (2023). Their average age is 75, 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 Middlesex County, CMS reported about 562 emergency room visits and 161 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 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Middlesex County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Middlesex County; we help Middlesex County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Middlesex County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Middlesex 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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Middlesex County
The largest communities in Middlesex County by 2023 Census population estimates are Urbanna (503). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Middlesex County include 23032, 23043, 23070, 23071, 23079, 23092, 23169, 23175, 23176, 23180. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Middlesex 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 Middlesex County residents
Here is what we can help Middlesex County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance and final expense insurance.
Let’s check your Middlesex County options together
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Middlesex County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton County | 3,691 | 44.0% | 13% | Rural |
| Brunswick County | 3,618 | 49.7% | 16% | Rural |
| Buckingham County | 3,568 | 45.2% | 13% | Rural |
| Dickenson County | 3,425 | 72.6% | 24% | Rural |
| Grayson County | 4,016 | 40.1% | 15% | Rural |
| Madison County | 3,356 | 35.4% | 9% | Rural |
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