Flathead Community Health Center, Inc.
Flathead Community Health Center, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Montana and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Kalispell, Columbia Falls, and Hungry Horse. In 2025 it served 10,021 patients, up 1.3% from 9,896 in 2024. 16.4% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 19.4% across Montana health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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10,021Patients served, 2025
16.4%of patients uninsured
27.6%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$2,254Total accrued cost per patient
$614Cost per visit
Flathead Community Health Center, Inc. compared with Montana and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Flathead Community Health Center, Inc. | Montana health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 14.9% | 16.2% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 23.0% | 21.4% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 28.0% | 68.9% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 16.4% | 19.4% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 27.6% | 27.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 22.2% | 19.6% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 33.9% | 33.2% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $2,254 | $2,160 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $614 | $532 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 34.3% | 45.8% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 39.9% | 45.8% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 39.0% | 53.3% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 56.5% | 63.4% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 30.9% | 24.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 62.6% | 74.2% | 75.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 77.1% | 79.7% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 68.1% | 72.5% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 7,759 |
| Dental | 2,857 |
| Mental health | 925 |
| Total clinic visits | 36,809 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10,021 | $2,254 | 16.4% | 27.6% |
| 2024 | 9,896 | $2,410 | 17.5% | 30.3% |
| 2023 | 7,850 | $2,853 | 21.6% | 32.0% |
| 2022 | 7,293 | $1,951 | 18.1% | 37.8% |
| 2021 | 7,119 | $919 | 20.0% | 36.4% |
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