Prince George County Medicare at a glance
| Prince George County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 5,828 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 13.6% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 7,345 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,254 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 30.7% | 39.6% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Among Virginia’s 133 counties, Prince George County comes in 61st for residents age 65 and up (5,828). Older adults make up 13.6% of the population here; the state figure is 17.2%. Another 2,137 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Among residents 65 and older, 60% are 65 to 74, 32% are 75 to 84 and 9% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Prince George County is 30.7% of people with Medicare, lower than 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 Prince George County
Prince George County is a metro county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: counties in metro areas of 1 million population or more. Metro counties usually have more hospitals and more insurers competing for Medicare members, so there can be more plans to compare.
CMS counts 7,022 Medicare beneficiaries in Prince George County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 5% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 9%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Prince George County, CMS reported about 654 emergency room visits and 231 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Prince George County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Prince George County; we help Prince George County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Prince George County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Prince George 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.
Prince George County: communities and ZIP codes
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Prince George County include 23801, 23842, 23860, 23875. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Prince George 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 Prince George County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Prince George County residents we can compare Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).
Let’s check your Prince George County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Prince George County residents
- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Medicare 101 for families
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
Prince George County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Petersburg | 5,656 | 72.9% | 21% | Metro |
| Dinwiddie County | 5,564 | 40.5% | 9% | Metro |
| City of Staunton | 5,560 | 38.0% | 12% | Metro |
| Scott County | 5,488 | 72.9% | 22% | Metro |
| Fluvanna County | 6,268 | 31.7% | 6% | Metro |
| City of Harrisonburg | 5,373 | 40.3% | 12% | Metro |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.