Erie, County of
Erie, County of is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Ohio and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Sandusky, Norwalk, Castalia, Kelleys Island, and Milan. In 2025 it served 8,282 patients, up 9.5% from 7,562 in 2024. 16.9% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 12.9% across Ohio health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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8,282Patients served, 2025
16.9%of patients uninsured
51.4%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,103Total accrued cost per patient
$347Cost per visit
Erie, County of compared with Ohio and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Erie, County of | Ohio health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 27.8% | 28.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 8.5% | 12.6% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 82.0% | 88.8% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 16.9% | 12.9% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 51.4% | 47.6% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 10.3% | 13.8% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 21.4% | 25.7% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,103 | $1,438 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $347 | $400 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 79.4% | 53.2% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 50.6% | 47.0% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 64.8% | 54.7% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 77.8% | 69.1% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 18.3% | 23.2% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 92.8% | 81.0% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 86.3% | 69.3% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 33.3% | 24.1% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 97.7% | 85.9% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 84.3% | 78.2% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 4,231 |
| Dental | 5,228 |
| Mental health | 545 |
| Total clinic visits | 26,346 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8,282 | $1,103 | 16.9% | 51.4% |
| 2024 | 7,562 | $974 | 15.6% | 54.3% |
| 2023 | 7,198 | $947 | 16.1% | 60.9% |
| 2022 | 5,841 | $1,101 | 9.9% | 61.5% |
| 2021 | 6,141 | $912 | 11.6% | 56.9% |
| 2020 | 5,285 | – | 18.2% | 55.2% |
| 2019 | 5,850 | – | 12.7% | 59.5% |
| 2018 | 5,120 | – | 15.5% | 55.4% |
| 2017 | 4,454 | – | 9.9% | 64.5% |
| 2016 | 4,121 | – | 11.2% | 62.5% |
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