Pittsylvania County Medicare at a glance
| Pittsylvania County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 15,169 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 25.5% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 17,558 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 8,328 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 47.4% | 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 15,169 residents age 65 and older, Pittsylvania County is 26th among 133 Virginia counties for older residents. That group is 25.5% of its population, compared with 17.2% across Virginia. The 4,874 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 57% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 33% is 75 to 84 and 10% is 85 or older. CMS data show 47.4% of Pittsylvania County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is higher 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 Pittsylvania County
Pittsylvania County is a smaller-city and town county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of 20,000 or more, adjacent to a metro area. Counties like this often sit between a metro area and rural communities, so some residents use hospitals and specialists in a neighboring county and a plan’s network across the county line matters.
CMS counts 17,606 Medicare beneficiaries in Pittsylvania County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 13% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 9%. Where many people have both, special plans for dual-eligible members can matter; see our Medicaid and dual eligible guide, since availability varies by plan and area.
Among people in Original Medicare in Pittsylvania County, CMS reported about 611 emergency room visits and 181 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Pittsylvania County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Pittsylvania County; we help Pittsylvania County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Pittsylvania County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Pittsylvania 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 Pittsylvania County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Pittsylvania County at Gretna (1,284), Hurt (1,242), Chatham (1,198), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Pittsylvania County include 24069, 24139, 24161, 24527, 24530, 24531, 24540, 24541, 24549, 24557, 24563, 24565, 24566, 24569 and 1 more. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Pittsylvania 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 Pittsylvania County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Pittsylvania County residents we can compare group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance and ICHRA.
Let’s check your Pittsylvania County options together
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Get my plan comparisonPlain-English Medicare answers
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
Pittsylvania County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry County | 12,509 | 50.7% | 12% | Smaller city/town |
| Shenandoah County | 10,108 | 36.1% | 9% | Smaller city/town |
| Tazewell County | 9,377 | 56.8% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| City of Danville | 8,851 | 62.8% | 20% | Smaller city/town |
| Halifax County | 8,829 | 43.5% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| Mecklenburg County | 8,445 | 45.8% | 12% | Smaller city/town |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.