Lake Superior Community Health Center
Lake Superior Community Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Minnesota and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Superior, Duluth, Carlton, Maple, and Solon Springs. In 2025 it served 10,155 patients, down 5.0% from 10,692 in 2024. 13.0% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 28.3% across Minnesota health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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10,155Patients served, 2025
13.0%of patients uninsured
58.3%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,477Total accrued cost per patient
$380Cost per visit
Lake Superior Community Health Center compared with Minnesota and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Lake Superior Community Health Center | Minnesota health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 17.8% | 23.4% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 16.7% | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 86.7% | 93.4% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 13.0% | 28.3% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 58.3% | 42.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 9.7% | 9.4% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 16.3% | 14.4% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,477 | $1,755 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $380 | $542 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 43.7% | 54.2% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 39.0% | 38.0% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 43.4% | 48.2% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 61.9% | 64.9% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 26.0% | 29.7% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 59.2% | 63.6% | 75.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 83.1% | 84.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 72.4% | 75.7% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 3,542 |
| Dental | 6,456 |
| Mental health | 361 |
| Total clinic visits | 39,448 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10,155 | $1,477 | 13.0% | 58.3% |
| 2024 | 10,692 | $1,312 | 7.7% | 61.8% |
| 2023 | 11,404 | $1,258 | 6.0% | 66.0% |
| 2022 | 10,756 | $1,217 | 5.5% | 65.8% |
| 2021 | 11,335 | $1,098 | 6.7% | 66.6% |
| 2020 | 8,630 | – | 6.7% | 54.0% |
| 2019 | 9,981 | – | 22.0% | 49.4% |
| 2018 | 10,468 | $811 | 15.7% | 53.8% |
| 2017 | 11,030 | $721 | 15.8% | 53.6% |
| 2016 | 10,994 | – | 15.9% | 57.3% |
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