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 Hawaii showing the levels of contraceptive access by island.
Fact Sheet

Contraceptive Access in Hawaii

In 2021, there were no Title X-supported centers in Hawaii. As a result, the number of patients served from 2018-2021 declined by 100%.
A map of Idaho showing the levels of contraceptive access by county.
Fact Sheet

Contraceptive Access in Idaho

In 2021, Title X supported clinics provided contraceptive care to 6,935 women in Idaho. The number of women served from 2018-2021 declined by 30%.
A map of the state of North Carolina showing birth control access by county.
Fact Sheet

CONTRACEPTIVE ACCESS IN NORTH CAROLINA

In 2021, Title X supported clinics and provided contraceptive care to 55,470 women in North Carolina. The number of women served from 2018-2021 declined by 39%.
A map of the state of Virginia showing birth control access by county.
Fact Sheet

Contraceptive Access in Virginia

In 2021, Title X-supported clinics provided contraceptive care to 20,144 women in Virginia. The number of women served from 2018-2021 declined by 50.1%.