Multnomah County
Multnomah County is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Oregon and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Portland, Gresham, and Troutdale. In 2025 it served 54,684 patients, down 0.4% from 54,930 in 2024. 6.0% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 8.3% across Oregon health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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54,684Patients served, 2025
6.0%of patients uninsured
80.7%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$3,642Total accrued cost per patient
Multnomah County compared with Oregon and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Multnomah County | Oregon health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 32.8% | 23.6% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 8.5% | 15.1% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 94.0% | 87.7% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 6.0% | 8.3% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 80.7% | 61.4% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 7.6% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 5.8% | 15.7% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $3,642 | $3,023 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 66.2% | 58.4% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 42.0% | 46.4% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 47.6% | 56.3% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 69.4% | 68.1% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 24.7% | 22.8% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 76.8% | 73.3% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 18.1% | 20.6% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 90.5% | 82.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 83.6% | 75.6% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 41,884 |
| Dental | 21,535 |
| Mental health | 5,589 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54,684 | $3,642 | 6.0% | 80.7% |
| 2024 | 54,930 | $3,266 | 6.5% | 80.8% |
| 2023 | 53,799 | $2,773 | 7.7% | 78.9% |
| 2022 | 53,056 | $2,542 | 12.3% | 75.3% |
| 2021 | 52,911 | $2,463 | 14.6% | 72.8% |
| 2020 | 50,028 | – | 15.8% | 71.4% |
| 2019 | 62,168 | – | 17.1% | 72.1% |
| 2018 | 63,726 | – | 15.9% | 70.3% |
| 2017 | 66,327 | – | 16.2% | 70.7% |
| 2016 | 70,259 | – | 16.3% | 70.1% |
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