Community Health Center of Fort Dodge, Inc
Community Health Center of Fort Dodge, Inc is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Iowa and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Clarion, Dayton, Eagle Grove, Fort Dodge, and Mason City. In 2025 it served 17,529 patients, up 21.1% from 14,472 in 2024. 20.8% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 20.0% across Iowa health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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17,529Patients served, 2025
20.8%of patients uninsured
51.3%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,000Total accrued cost per patient
$314Cost per visit
Community Health Center of Fort Dodge, Inc compared with Iowa and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Community Health Center of Fort Dodge, Inc | Iowa health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 26.9% | 33.8% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 10.7% | 8.7% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 95.2% | 91.0% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 20.8% | 20.0% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 51.3% | 48.7% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 10.1% | 8.4% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 17.8% | 23.0% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,000 | $1,405 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $314 | $410 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 47.4% | 61.1% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 36.4% | 46.5% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 54.6% | 57.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 72.9% | 75.1% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 23.6% | 24.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 80.3% | 79.7% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 80.6% | 71.3% | 73.4% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 94.3% | 91.0% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 72.5% | 85.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 8,214 |
| Dental | 10,522 |
| Mental health | 1,841 |
| Total clinic visits | 55,850 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17,529 | $1,000 | 20.8% | 51.3% |
| 2024 | 14,472 | $1,039 | 22.4% | 49.4% |
| 2023 | 12,705 | $969 | 19.7% | 53.5% |
| 2022 | 12,907 | $677 | 17.1% | 49.5% |
| 2021 | 21,321 | $397 | 15.5% | 38.1% |
| 2020 | 30,623 | – | 14.9% | 26.1% |
| 2019 | 11,487 | – | 23.7% | 55.2% |
| 2018 | 7,665 | – | 11.1% | 66.9% |
| 2017 | 6,787 | – | 19.3% | 52.8% |
| 2016 | 6,339 | – | 20.1% | 45.7% |
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