Monterey, County of
Monterey, County of is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in California and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Salinas, Marina, and Seaside. In 2025 it served 39,295 patients, down 5.2% from 41,451 in 2024. 3.1% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 9.3% across California health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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39,295Patients served, 2025
3.1%of patients uninsured
85.0%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,589Total accrued cost per patient
$461Cost per visit
Monterey, County of compared with California and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Monterey, County of | California health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 48.1% | 27.7% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 7.8% | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 95.8% | 93.8% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 3.1% | 9.3% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 85.0% | 71.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 8.2% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 3.7% | 10.0% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,589 | $2,155 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $461 | $475 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 83.3% | 61.7% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 57.9% | 44.4% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 75.2% | 59.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 73.8% | 68.4% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 22.3% | 26.5% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 83.3% | 71.2% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 55.1% | 29.2% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 87.7% | 85.6% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 88.7% | 78.9% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 39,126 |
| Dental | 0 |
| Mental health | 1,471 |
| Total clinic visits | 135,423 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39,295 | $1,589 | 3.1% | 85.0% |
| 2024 | 41,451 | $1,655 | 3.5% | 84.9% |
| 2023 | 40,985 | $1,601 | 4.8% | 79.7% |
| 2022 | 41,266 | $1,406 | 5.3% | 79.1% |
| 2021 | 42,723 | $1,179 | 6.3% | 77.6% |
| 2020 | 44,628 | – | 8.0% | 76.4% |
| 2019 | 47,006 | – | 8.5% | 77.2% |
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