Southern Nevada Health District
Southern Nevada Health District is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Nevada and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Las Vegas. In 2025 it served 13,431 patients, up 16.8% from 11,501 in 2024. 58.1% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 28.1% across Nevada health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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13,431Patients served, 2025
58.1%of patients uninsured
22.0%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$3,768Total accrued cost per patient
$1,425Cost per visit
Southern Nevada Health District compared with Nevada and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Southern Nevada Health District | Nevada health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 3.4% | 22.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 3.7% | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 86.4% | 89.0% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 58.1% | 28.1% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 22.0% | 35.2% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 1.0% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 18.8% | 27.1% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $3,768 | $1,927 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $1,425 | $636 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 40.2% | 44.0% | 57.0% |
| Breast cancer screening | 28.2% | 46.6% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 66.2% | 69.2% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 34.1% | 29.4% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 69.5% | 74.4% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 18.8% | 23.7% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 71.6% | 83.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 72.7% | 78.3% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 13,125 |
| Dental | 0 |
| Mental health | 830 |
| Total clinic visits | 35,514 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13,431 | $3,768 | 58.1% | 22.0% |
| 2024 | 11,501 | $3,769 | 55.1% | 23.6% |
| 2023 | 9,863 | $3,400 | 47.8% | 26.6% |
| 2022 | 6,343 | $3,263 | 54.0% | 23.9% |
| 2021 | 7,050 | $2,464 | 59.4% | 27.7% |
| 2020 | 6,752 | – | 49.2% | 27.4% |
| 2019 | 9,134 | – | 51.9% | 0.0% |
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