Houston Community Health Centers, Inc.
Houston Community Health Centers, Inc. 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 12,104 patients, up 2.7% from 11,782 in 2024. 27.4% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 32.2% across Texas health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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12,104Patients served, 2025
27.4%of patients uninsured
44.0%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$937Total accrued cost per patient
Houston Community Health Centers, Inc. compared with Texas and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Houston Community Health Centers, Inc. | Texas health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 48.9% | 37.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 8.0% | 9.3% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 99.5% | 92.7% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 27.4% | 32.2% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 44.0% | 31.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 5.7% | 7.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 20.6% | 27.9% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $937 | $1,509 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 76.6% | 59.1% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 39.4% | 35.5% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 59.6% | 47.3% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 65.6% | 66.8% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 25.8% | 28.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 87.8% | 77.6% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 77.0% | 64.7% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 67.5% | 29.7% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 94.6% | 88.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 90.7% | 81.1% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 11,885 |
| Dental | 219 |
| Mental health | 1,326 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12,104 | $937 | 27.4% | 44.0% |
| 2024 | 11,782 | $887 | 29.3% | 44.9% |
| 2023 | 12,039 | $903 | 24.0% | 49.5% |
| 2022 | 11,997 | $859 | 24.0% | 52.2% |
| 2021 | 12,088 | $774 | 25.4% | 53.4% |
| 2020 | 11,502 | $796 | 27.9% | 48.1% |
| 2019 | 11,615 | – | 25.3% | 49.8% |
| 2018 | 11,216 | $696 | 25.3% | 54.5% |
| 2017 | 10,341 | – | 26.3% | 51.1% |
| 2016 | 10,121 | – | 31.2% | 50.8% |
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