United Community Health Center
United Community Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Iowa and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Storm Lake. In 2025 it served 5,320 patients, up 0.4% from 5,301 in 2024. 17.7% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 20.0% across Iowa health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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5,320Patients served, 2025
17.7%of patients uninsured
48.9%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,273Total accrued cost per patient
$381Cost per visit
United Community Health Center compared with Iowa and the nation, 2025
| Measure | United Community Health Center | Iowa health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 39.5% | 33.8% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 6.3% | 8.7% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 57.6% | 91.0% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 17.7% | 20.0% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 48.9% | 48.7% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 5.3% | 8.4% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 28.1% | 23.0% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,273 | $1,405 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $381 | $410 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 62.7% | 61.1% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 30.7% | 46.5% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 59.2% | 57.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 77.8% | 75.1% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 25.0% | 24.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 75.0% | 79.7% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 70.0% | 71.3% | 73.4% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 87.3% | 91.0% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 87.0% | 85.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 2,866 |
| Dental | 2,890 |
| Mental health | 494 |
| Total clinic visits | 17,778 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5,320 | $1,273 | 17.7% | 48.9% |
| 2024 | 5,301 | $1,204 | 19.7% | 48.9% |
| 2023 | 5,775 | $1,062 | 22.5% | 51.3% |
| 2022 | 6,082 | $951 | 20.6% | 45.6% |
| 2021 | 4,939 | $1,010 | 18.8% | 42.8% |
| 2020 | 4,412 | – | 21.2% | 36.7% |
| 2019 | 4,945 | – | 21.8% | 39.0% |
| 2018 | 4,356 | – | 20.3% | 41.1% |
| 2017 | 4,027 | $720 | 21.0% | 40.2% |
| 2016 | 3,771 | – | 23.3% | 39.6% |
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