The numbers behind Medicare in Randolph County
| Randolph County | West Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 6,232 | 380,679 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 22.8% | 21.5% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 7,548 | 458,491 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 4,106 | 259,694 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 54.4% | 56.6% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Among West Virginia’s 55 counties, Randolph County comes in 20th for residents age 65 and up (6,232). Older adults make up 22.8% of the population here; the state figure is 21.5%. About 1,973 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 56% are 65 to 74, 34% are 75 to 84 and 10% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 54.4% of people with Medicare in Randolph County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to the West Virginia average of 56.6%. 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 Randolph County
Randolph County is a smaller-city and town county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, not 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 7,504 Medicare beneficiaries in Randolph County (2023). Their average age is 73, older than the West Virginia average of 72. About 21% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Randolph County, CMS reported about 799 emergency room visits and 197 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (684) and lower than it for hospital stays (250). About 5% 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Randolph County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Randolph County; we help Randolph County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Randolph County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Randolph County:
- Davis Medical Center — Elkins (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 2 of 5)
Network rules, not geography, decide whether a plan covers a hospital. We look up the hospitals and doctors you use and check them against each plan 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.
Where people live in Randolph County
People in Randolph County live in communities such as Elkins (6,755), Beverly (602), Mill Creek (542), Womelsdorf (Coalton) (185), Huttonsville (157), Montrose (139) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Randolph County number 22: 26224, 26230, 26236, 26241, 26253, 26254, 26257, 26259, 26263, 26267, 26268, 26270, 26273, 26276 and 8 more. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Randolph 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.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner: West Virginia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Randolph County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Randolph County households, including Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).
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Randolph County compared with similar West Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral County | 6,202 | 41.1% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Mason County | 5,740 | 61.8% | 24% | Smaller city/town |
| Logan County | 7,044 | 65.3% | 29% | Smaller city/town |
| Upshur County | 5,257 | 60.0% | 20% | Smaller city/town |
| Greenbrier County | 8,112 | 52.6% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
| Taylor County | 3,573 | 54.2% | 21% | Smaller city/town |
See every West Virginia county in our West Virginia directory or go to our West Virginia Medicare hub.