High Plains Community Health Center
High Plains Community Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Colorado and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Lamar and Holly. In 2025 it served 6,481 patients, down 11.0% from 7,282 in 2024. 8.8% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 21.7% across Colorado health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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6,481Patients served, 2025
8.8%of patients uninsured
48.4%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,836Total accrued cost per patient
High Plains Community Health Center compared with Colorado and the nation, 2025
| Measure | High Plains Community Health Center | Colorado health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 37.6% | 30.6% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 13.4% | 10.5% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 83.7% | 88.3% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 8.8% | 21.7% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 48.4% | 50.0% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 10.9% | 9.0% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 31.9% | 19.3% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,836 | $1,660 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 49.2% | 55.5% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 44.6% | 40.1% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 56.7% | 53.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 73.9% | 69.3% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 22.6% | 27.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 85.4% | 77.8% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 100.0% | 77.4% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 32.5% | 36.6% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 80.8% | 84.8% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 74.9% | 77.4% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 5,380 |
| Dental | 2,016 |
| Mental health | 266 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6,481 | $1,836 | 8.8% | 48.4% |
| 2024 | 7,282 | $1,514 | 11.3% | 45.7% |
| 2023 | 7,749 | $1,471 | 11.5% | 43.1% |
| 2022 | 8,816 | $1,320 | 10.6% | 40.1% |
| 2021 | 9,487 | $1,188 | 13.5% | 39.9% |
| 2020 | 8,974 | – | 15.6% | 37.2% |
| 2019 | 9,313 | – | 34.7% | 32.5% |
| 2018 | 9,318 | – | 30.7% | 36.2% |
| 2017 | 9,321 | – | 15.8% | 41.7% |
| 2016 | 9,204 | – | 16.7% | 42.8% |
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