The numbers behind Medicare in Southampton County
| Southampton County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 4,062 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 22.6% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,735 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,711 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 36.1% | 39.6% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 4,062 residents age 65 and older, Southampton County is 83rd among 133 Virginia counties for older residents. That group is 22.6% of its population, compared with 17.2% across Virginia. Another 1,532 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 59% ages 65 to 74, 31% ages 75 to 84 and 10% age 85 and up (Census 2023). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Southampton County is 36.1% of people with Medicare, close to 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 Southampton County
Southampton 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, 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 4,391 Medicare beneficiaries in Southampton County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 9% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 9%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Southampton County, CMS reported about 758 emergency room visits and 233 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 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 Southampton County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Southampton County; we help Southampton County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Southampton County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Southampton 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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Southampton County
People in Southampton County live in communities such as Courtland (1,289), Boykins (512), Ivor (310), Newsoms (281), Capron (138), Branchville (120) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Southampton County include 23827, 23828, 23829, 23837, 23844, 23851, 23866, 23874, 23878. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Southampton 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 Southampton County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Southampton County residents we can compare Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities and Medicare Advantage.
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Southampton 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 |
| Prince Edward County | 3,788 | 47.9% | 13% | Smaller city/town |
| City of Martinsville | 2,280 | 74.1% | 23% | Smaller city/town |
| Greensville County | 1,896 | 53.5% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| Rockbridge County | 6,320 | 32.1% | 8% | Smaller city/town |
| Wythe County | 6,375 | 53.8% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.