The numbers behind Medicare in City of Winchester
| City of Winchester | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 4,809 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 17.4% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 5,779 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,046 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 35.4% | 39.6% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
City of Winchester ranks 74th of 133 Virginia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 4,809 people in that age group, or 17.4% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). Another 1,687 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 57% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 32% is 75 to 84 and 10% is 85 or older. CMS data show 35.4% of City of Winchester residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is close to the 39.6% average across Virginia. 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 Winchester
City of Winchester 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 5,979 Medicare beneficiaries in City of Winchester (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 City of Winchester, CMS reported about 581 emergency room visits and 245 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and City of Winchester may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in City of Winchester; we help City of Winchester residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in City of Winchester
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in City of Winchester:
- Winchester Medical Center — Winchester (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 4 of 5)
A hospital being in the county does not mean every plan covers it. Medicare Advantage networks differ by plan, so we check the hospitals and doctors you actually use 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 City of Winchester
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in City of Winchester at Winchester (27,617), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In City of Winchester, that means areas such as 22601, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in City of Winchester?
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 Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Medicare.gov: Medigap on how Medicare Supplement works.
- Virginia Bureau of Insurance: Virginia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer City of Winchester residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for City of Winchester 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.
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City of Winchester compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Manassas | 4,774 | 39.6% | 11% | Metro |
| New Kent County | 4,945 | 33.8% | 4% | Metro |
| Nelson County | 4,476 | 34.2% | 7% | Metro |
| City of Salem | 5,170 | 42.1% | 9% | Metro |
| City of Waynesboro | 4,262 | 43.6% | 10% | Metro |
| City of Harrisonburg | 5,373 | 40.3% | 12% | Metro |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.