Top 10 Growing Metro Areas With Active HPSAs
Background
The identification of metropolitan areas with active HPSAs highlights regions facing shortages in healthcare professionals. The data can inform healthcare planning.
Data Highlights
| Metro Area | Population Growth | Active HPSAs |
|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena–The Woodlands, TX | 198,000 | 15 Primary Care, 17 Mental Health, 15 Dental |
| Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington, TX | 178,000 | 21 Active HPSAs |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 85,000 | 114 Active HPSAs |
| Miami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm Beach, FL | 123,000 | 53 Active HPSAs |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 76,000 | 9 Active HPSAs |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 61,000 | 21 Active HPSAs |
| Austin–Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | 58,000 | 6 Active HPSAs |
| Riverside–San Bernardino–Ontario, CA | 40,000 | 47 Active HPSAs |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | 39,000 | 18 Active HPSAs |
| Ocala, FL | 4% Growth Rate | 30 Active HPSAs |
Key Findings
- Houston-Pasadena–The Woodlands gained approximately 198,000 residents between 2023 and 2024.
- Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington added nearly 178,000 residents.
- Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler had a population increase of nearly 85,000 residents.
- Miami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm Beach grew by around 123,000 residents.
- Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford experienced a growth of around 76,000 residents.
- Ocala posted the highest population growth rate among U.S. metropolitan areas, with a 4% increase.
Clinical Implications
Addressing shortages in healthcare professionals in these regions is critical for ensuring adequate access to primary care, mental health, and dental services.
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