Seattle-King County Public Health Department
Seattle-King County Public Health Department is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Washington and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Seattle, Auburn, Federal Way, Kent, and Kirkland. In 2025 it served 18,469 patients, up 1.0% from 18,280 in 2024. 26.2% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 12.8% across Washington health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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18,469Patients served, 2025
26.2%of patients uninsured
59.1%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,675Total accrued cost per patient
$305Cost per visit
Seattle-King County Public Health Department compared with Washington and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Seattle-King County Public Health Department | Washington health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 5.8% | 29.0% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 12.1% | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 99.0% | 86.3% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 26.2% | 12.8% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 59.1% | 54.4% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 12.1% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 2.5% | 22.3% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,675 | $1,820 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $305 | $469 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 44.0% | 56.0% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 29.0% | 45.4% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 31.1% | 53.7% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 57.9% | 72.2% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 39.8% | 24.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 72.0% | 71.7% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 32.4% | 31.0% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 72.0% | 86.1% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 64.0% | 78.6% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 10,287 |
| Dental | 2,928 |
| Mental health | 2,056 |
| Total clinic visits | 101,378 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18,469 | $1,675 | 26.2% | 59.1% |
| 2024 | 18,280 | $1,525 | 20.1% | 67.5% |
| 2023 | 21,838 | $1,238 | 19.9% | 67.5% |
| 2022 | 21,648 | $1,288 | 18.6% | 66.3% |
| 2021 | 20,768 | $1,206 | 17.4% | 65.8% |
| 2020 | 19,494 | – | 15.9% | 69.4% |
| 2019 | 21,723 | – | 12.6% | 72.2% |
| 2018 | 21,162 | – | 9.4% | 81.7% |
| 2017 | 20,707 | – | 7.4% | 83.1% |
| 2016 | 20,443 | – | 6.7% | 82.8% |
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