City of Radford Medicare at a glance
| City of Radford | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,655 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 9.8% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,292 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,087 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 47.4% | 39.6% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Among Virginia’s 133 counties, City of Radford comes in 122nd for residents age 65 and up (1,655). Older adults make up 9.8% of the population here; the state figure is 17.2%. Another 653 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). By age, the 65-and-older group splits 62% ages 65 to 74, 28% ages 75 to 84 and 10% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 47.4% of people with Medicare in City of Radford are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is higher 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 City of Radford
City of Radford sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 2,457 Medicare beneficiaries in City of Radford (2023). Their average age is 74, 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 Radford, CMS reported about 713 emergency room visits and 265 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 11% 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 City of Radford can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in City of Radford; we help City of Radford residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near City of Radford
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside City of Radford. 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 City of Radford
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in City of Radford at Radford (16,971), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In City of Radford, that means areas such as 24142, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in City of Radford?
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 Radford residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for City of Radford residents we can compare Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance and annuities.
Ready to compare plans in City of Radford?
Tell us your doctors and medicines and we will show you what fits. No cost, no pressure.
Get my plan comparisonRead next
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
City of Radford compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King and Queen County | 1,671 | 41.6% | 10% | Metro |
| City of Manassas Park | 1,682 | 40.6% | 13% | Metro |
| Surry County | 1,730 | 45.6% | 7% | Metro |
| Charles City County | 1,809 | 45.5% | 8% | Metro |
| Craig County | 1,265 | 41.5% | 9% | Metro |
| Sussex County | 2,101 | 50.7% | 12% | Metro |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.