Medicare in Scott County by the numbers
| Scott County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 5,488 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 25.6% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 6,568 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 4,791 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 72.9% | 39.6% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Scott County ranks 66th of 133 Virginia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 5,488 people in that age group, or 25.6% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). Another 1,664 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 55% ages 65 to 74, 34% ages 75 to 84 and 11% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 72.9% of people with Medicare in Scott County 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 Scott County
Scott County sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million population. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 7,057 Medicare beneficiaries in Scott County (2023). Their average age is 71, younger than the Virginia average of 74. About 22% 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 Scott County, CMS reported about 581 emergency room visits and 249 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to 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 Scott County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Scott County; we help Scott County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Scott County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Scott 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.
Scott County: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Scott County at Gate City (2,023), Weber City (1,238), Nickelsville (376), Dungannon (254), Duffield (70), Clinchport (62), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Scott County include 24244, 24245, 24250, 24251, 24258, 24271, 24290. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Scott 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 Scott County residents
Here is what we can help Scott County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans and ACA health insurance.
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Scott County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Staunton | 5,560 | 38.0% | 12% | Metro |
| Dinwiddie County | 5,564 | 40.5% | 9% | Metro |
| City of Harrisonburg | 5,373 | 40.3% | 12% | Metro |
| City of Petersburg | 5,656 | 72.9% | 21% | Metro |
| City of Salem | 5,170 | 42.1% | 9% | Metro |
| Prince George County | 5,828 | 30.7% | 5% | Metro |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.