Mobile County Health Department
Mobile County Health Department is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Alabama and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Mobile, Citronelle, Bay Minette, Mount Vernon, and Semmes. In 2025 it served 25,450 patients, down 8.7% from 27,863 in 2024. 27.5% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 24.3% across Alabama health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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25,450Patients served, 2025
27.5%of patients uninsured
44.4%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,555Total accrued cost per patient
Mobile County Health Department compared with Alabama and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Mobile County Health Department | Alabama health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 37.7% | 24.4% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 6.0% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 95.8% | 95.5% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 27.5% | 24.3% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 44.4% | 31.0% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 6.9% | 14.3% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 20.0% | 30.4% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,555 | $1,319 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 57.4% | 46.9% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 25.4% | 38.6% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 37.0% | 48.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 53.2% | 62.0% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 27.3% | 28.4% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 77.2% | 82.4% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 18.2% | 19.5% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 88.3% | 91.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 85.3% | 82.6% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 22,234 |
| Dental | 5,030 |
| Mental health | 692 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25,450 | $1,555 | 27.5% | 44.4% |
| 2024 | 27,863 | $1,362 | 29.7% | 46.0% |
| 2023 | 29,144 | $1,197 | 29.7% | 46.7% |
| 2022 | 29,669 | $761 | 29.7% | 47.5% |
| 2021 | 28,555 | $809 | 32.1% | 46.9% |
| 2020 | 27,777 | – | 34.2% | 42.5% |
| 2019 | 40,594 | – | 37.8% | 41.8% |
| 2018 | 46,873 | – | 44.6% | 38.5% |
| 2017 | 45,992 | – | 44.5% | 39.5% |
| 2016 | 44,275 | – | 51.3% | 35.0% |
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