The numbers behind Medicare in Prince Edward County
| Prince Edward County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,788 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 17.2% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 5,285 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,529 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 47.9% | 39.6% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Prince Edward County ranks 88th of 133 Virginia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 3,788 people in that age group, or 17.2% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). About 1,254 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Census 2023 estimates show 58% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 29% is 75 to 84 and 12% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in Prince Edward County is 47.9% of people with Medicare, higher than the Virginia average of 39.6%. What most people do in a county is less important than what fits you. We weigh Medicare Advantage against Original Medicare with Medigap using your doctors, your drugs and your budget.
Who has Medicare in Prince Edward County
Prince Edward County is a non-metro county with towns and small cities (USDA: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, adjacent to a metro area). Care is often split between local providers and a bigger hospital elsewhere, which is worth testing against each plan’s network.
CMS counts 5,273 Medicare beneficiaries in Prince Edward County (2023). Their average age is 74, 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 Prince Edward County, CMS reported about 746 emergency room visits and 248 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (589) and higher than it for hospital stays (206). About 8% 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 Prince Edward County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Prince Edward County; we help Prince Edward County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Prince Edward County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Prince Edward County:
- Southside Community Hospital — Farmville (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 4 of 5)
A hospital being in the county does not mean every plan covers it. Medicare Advantage networks differ by plan, so we check the hospitals and doctors you actually use before you enroll. Ratings are CMS Care Compare overall hospital star ratings; they describe the hospital, not whether a plan covers it. Source: CMS Hospital General Information.
Prince Edward County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Prince Edward County live in communities such as Farmville (6,955), Pamplin City (22) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Prince Edward County number 7: 23909, 23934, 23942, 23943, 23954, 23960, 23966. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward County residents
Here is what we can help Prince Edward County 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.
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Prince Edward County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alleghany County | 3,870 | 34.6% | 12% | Smaller city/town |
| Southampton County | 4,062 | 36.1% | 9% | Smaller city/town |
| City of Martinsville | 2,280 | 74.1% | 23% | Smaller city/town |
| Greensville County | 1,896 | 53.5% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| City of Franklin | 1,573 | 59.1% | 12% | Smaller city/town |
| Rockbridge County | 6,320 | 32.1% | 8% | Smaller city/town |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.