Access to Birth Control and Contraceptive Deserts

Fact Sheet

Access to Birth Control and Contraceptive Deserts

A map of the deserts in the US

Of the 66 million women of reproductive age living in the US, more than 19 million are in need of publicly funded contraception. Among that 19 million, 97% (more than 19 million) currently live in contraceptive deserts—that is, they lack reasonable access in their county to a health center that offers the full range of contraceptive methods.

April 2019
Contraception
Birth Control Access

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A map of the state of New Hampshire showing birth control access by county.
Fact Sheet

Contraceptive Access in New Hampshire

In 2021, Title X-supported clinics provided contraceptive care to 303 women in New Hampshire. The number of women served from 2018-2021 declined by 97.8%.
A map of Louisiana showing the levels of contraceptive access by county.
Fact Sheet

Contraceptive Access in Louisiana

In 2021, Title X-supported clinics provided contraceptive care to 23,549 women in Louisiana. The number of patients served from 2018-2020 declined by 41.7%.
A map of Mississippi showing the levels of contraceptive access by county.
Fact Sheet

Contraceptive Access in Mississippi

In 2021, Title X-supported clinics provided contraceptive care to 17,652 women in Mississippi. The number of patients served from 2018-2021 declined by 26.6%.
Fact Sheet

Contraceptive Access in New Mexico

In 2021, Title X-supported clinics provided contraceptive care to 8,950 women in New Mexico. The number of women served from 2018-2021 declined by 47.9%.