South Plains Rural Health Services, Inc.
South Plains Rural Health Services, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Texas and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Lamesa, Big Spring, and Levelland. In 2025 it served 8,106 patients, down 7.0% from 8,720 in 2024. 43.0% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 32.2% across Texas health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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8,106Patients served, 2025
43.0%of patients uninsured
12.6%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,437Total accrued cost per patient
South Plains Rural Health Services, Inc. compared with Texas and the nation, 2025
| Measure | South Plains Rural Health Services, Inc. | Texas health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 15.9% | 37.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 16.5% | 9.3% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 96.3% | 92.7% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 43.0% | 32.2% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 12.6% | 31.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 13.6% | 7.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 30.8% | 27.9% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,437 | $1,509 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 37.9% | 59.1% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 34.4% | 35.5% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 50.1% | 47.3% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 72.4% | 66.8% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 26.1% | 28.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 91.7% | 77.6% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 0.0% | 29.7% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 95.7% | 88.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 87.8% | 81.1% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 6,818 |
| Dental | 1,121 |
| Mental health | 354 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8,106 | $1,437 | 43.0% | 12.6% |
| 2024 | 8,720 | $1,404 | 41.8% | 16.2% |
| 2023 | 9,925 | $1,156 | 22.2% | 23.0% |
| 2022 | 7,996 | $1,123 | 38.8% | 24.7% |
| 2021 | 9,686 | $927 | 34.9% | 22.8% |
| 2020 | 8,619 | – | 46.7% | 24.0% |
| 2019 | 10,426 | – | 44.4% | 24.2% |
| 2018 | 10,379 | – | 49.2% | 23.5% |
| 2017 | 10,208 | – | 41.1% | 13.9% |
| 2016 | 9,500 | – | 50.2% | 13.6% |
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