Wythe County Medicare at a glance
| Wythe County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 6,375 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 22.7% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 8,272 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 4,449 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 53.8% | 39.6% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
With roughly 6,375 residents age 65 and older, Wythe County is 56th among 133 Virginia counties for older residents. That group is 22.7% of its population, compared with 17.2% across Virginia. The 2,030 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 59% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 32% is 75 to 84 and 9% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in Wythe County is 53.8% of people with Medicare, 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 Wythe County
Wythe 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 8,581 Medicare beneficiaries in Wythe County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 15% 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 Wythe County, CMS reported about 758 emergency room visits and 209 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (589) and close to 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Wythe County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Wythe County; we help Wythe County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Wythe County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Wythe County:
- Wythe County Community Hospital — Wytheville (acute care; for-profit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 of 5)
Being located in the county is not the same as being in your plan’s network. Each Medicare Advantage plan builds its own network, so we confirm that your hospital and your doctors are included before you choose. 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 Wythe County
People in Wythe County live in communities such as Wytheville (8,172), Rural Retreat (1,529) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Wythe County number 7: 24313, 24322, 24323, 24360, 24368, 24374, 24382. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Wythe 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 Wythe County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Wythe County households, including group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance and ICHRA.
Let’s check your Wythe County options together
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Wythe County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockbridge County | 6,320 | 32.1% | 8% | Smaller city/town |
| Smyth County | 6,698 | 52.7% | 18% | Smaller city/town |
| Wise County | 7,144 | 70.3% | 21% | Smaller city/town |
| Carroll County | 7,819 | 39.8% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| Orange County | 8,069 | 37.0% | 8% | Smaller city/town |
| Mecklenburg County | 8,445 | 45.8% | 12% | Smaller city/town |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.