Federally Qualified Health Center A Miami-Dade County
About This Dataset
This dataset maps all Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) across Miami-Dade County, showing their exact locations, addresses, and provider names. FQHCs are critical safety-net healthcare facilities that serve uninsured and low-income residents, offering affordable primary care, dental, and mental health services regardless of ability to pay. Knowing where these centers are located helps residents access essential healthcare services and helps community planners understand coverage gaps.
Why This Matters
- A parent without health insurance searching for the nearest affordable clinic for their child's checkup and vaccinations
- A community health advocate analyzing whether FQHCs are equitably distributed across different neighborhoods in Miami-Dade
- A nonprofit organization planning outreach programs to connect vulnerable populations with preventive care services
Key Metadata
| Publisher | Miami-Dade County, Florida |
|---|---|
| Department | Community Action and Human Services |
| Category | Production Content |
| Format | Feature Service |
| Last Updated | Updated 10 months ago |
| Rows | None |
| Civic Relevance | HIGH |
| Update Frequency | Annually |
| Source | View on Open Data Portal |
| Keywords | federally qualified health center FQHC community health center free clinic affordable healthcare primary care low-income health services urgent care health center locations |
Columns / Fields
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
OBJECTID |
integer | FederallyQualifiedHealthCenter: OBJECTID |
PROVIDER |
text | The name of the organization or entity that operates and provides services at the federally qualified health center. AI |
ADDRESS |
text | The street address of the federally qualified health center, including the building number and street name. AI |
CITY |
text | The city where the federally qualified health center is located. AI |
ZIPCODE |
integer | The five-digit postal code for the area where the federally qualified health center is located. AI |
LAT |
number | The latitude coordinate of the health center's location, used for mapping and geographic positioning. AI |
LON |
number | The longitude coordinate of the health center's location, used for mapping and geographic positioning. AI |
POINT_X |
number | The X coordinate of the health center in a projected coordinate system, used for precise mapping in Miami-Dade County. AI |
POINT_Y |
number | The Y coordinate of the health center in a projected coordinate system, used for precise mapping in Miami-Dade County. AI |
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Quality Breakdown
A
Composite Score: 96%
Findings
- Row count not available