The numbers behind Medicare in Sussex County
| Sussex County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,101 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 19.5% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,643 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,339 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 50.7% | 39.6% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Sussex County ranks 115th of 133 Virginia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 2,101 people in that age group, or 19.5% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). About 731 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 58% are 65 to 74, 31% are 75 to 84 and 11% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 50.7% of Sussex County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is higher than the 39.6% average across Virginia. 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 Sussex County
Sussex County sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of 1 million population or more. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 2,713 Medicare beneficiaries in Sussex County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 12% 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 Sussex County, CMS reported about 671 emergency room visits and 251 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 10% 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 Sussex County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Sussex County; we help Sussex County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Sussex County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Sussex 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.
Where people live in Sussex County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Sussex County at Waverly (1,942), Wakefield (748), Stony Creek (202), Jarratt (133), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Sussex County, that means areas such as 23867, 23882, 23884, 23890, 23891, 23897, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Sussex 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 Sussex County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Sussex County households, including Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance and annuities.
Let’s check your Sussex County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
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Sussex County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rappahannock County | 2,197 | 25.2% | 6% | Metro |
| City of Falls Church | 2,275 | 31.7% | 6% | Metro |
| Charles City County | 1,809 | 45.5% | 8% | Metro |
| Surry County | 1,730 | 45.6% | 7% | Metro |
| City of Poquoson | 2,474 | 25.5% | 3% | Metro |
| City of Manassas Park | 1,682 | 40.6% | 13% | Metro |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.