Harris County Hospital District
Harris County Hospital District is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Texas and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Houston. In 2025 it served 7,033 patients, up 5.2% from 6,684 in 2024. 72.1% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 32.2% across Texas health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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7,033Patients served, 2025
72.1%of patients uninsured
9.7%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$709Total accrued cost per patient
$167Cost per visit
Harris County Hospital District compared with Texas and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Harris County Hospital District | Texas health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 0.2% | 37.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 4.8% | 9.3% | 12.8% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 72.1% | 32.2% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 9.7% | 31.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 5.2% | 7.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 13.0% | 27.9% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $709 | $1,509 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $167 | $441 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 68.5% | 59.1% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 44.0% | 35.5% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 49.4% | 47.3% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 60.8% | 66.8% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 32.8% | 28.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 78.3% | 77.6% | 75.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 97.2% | 88.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 75.5% | 81.1% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 5,214 |
| Dental | 707 |
| Mental health | 1,441 |
| Total clinic visits | 29,923 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7,033 | $709 | 72.1% | 9.7% |
| 2024 | 6,684 | $875 | 74.7% | 8.3% |
| 2023 | 7,250 | $736 | 77.4% | 11.6% |
| 2022 | 6,170 | $752 | 80.7% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | 4,174 | $1,053 | 89.8% | 5.9% |
| 2020 | 8,335 | – | 79.3% | 11.6% |
| 2019 | 10,289 | – | 82.0% | 11.9% |
| 2018 | 10,836 | $351 | 85.3% | 9.5% |
| 2017 | 10,549 | – | 90.4% | 5.5% |
| 2016 | 10,008 | $376 | 92.0% | 5.0% |
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