Wilkes County of
Wilkes County of is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in North Carolina and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Wilkesboro. In 2025 it served 3,317 patients, down 4.8% from 3,484 in 2024. 45.7% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 29.5% across North Carolina health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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3,317Patients served, 2025
45.7%of patients uninsured
28.1%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$771Total accrued cost per patient
$229Cost per visit
Wilkes County of compared with North Carolina and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Wilkes County of | North Carolina health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 28.6% | 21.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 6.9% | 16.9% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 94.3% | 90.1% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 45.7% | 29.5% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 28.1% | 30.6% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 8.1% | 16.1% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 18.1% | 23.8% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $771 | $1,446 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $229 | $440 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 58.0% | 55.1% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 23.9% | 49.9% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 48.6% | 59.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 66.4% | 70.9% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 25.4% | 23.1% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 79.1% | 71.7% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 51.4% | 73.2% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 0.0% | 27.0% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 89.9% | 85.5% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 65.1% | 80.6% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 3,317 |
| Dental | 0 |
| Mental health | 449 |
| Total clinic visits | 11,161 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,317 | $771 | 45.7% | 28.1% |
| 2024 | 3,484 | $882 | 42.8% | 31.4% |
| 2023 | 3,657 | $488 | 53.6% | 25.7% |
| 2022 | 3,793 | $421 | 62.4% | 20.3% |
| 2021 | 3,570 | $607 | 62.4% | 11.0% |
| 2020 | 2,800 | $893 | 49.5% | 25.9% |
| 2019 | 3,709 | – | 48.8% | 28.6% |
| 2018 | 2,767 | – | 43.4% | 30.9% |
| 2017 | 2,971 | – | 44.5% | 32.3% |
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