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

Related Resources

A map of Nebraska showing the levels of contraceptive access by county.
Fact Sheet

Contraceptive Access in Nebraska

In 2021, Title X supported clinics provided contraceptive care to 17,222 women in Nebraska. The number of women served from 2018-2021 declined by 25.9%.
Map of Arkansas showing the state of contraceptive access by county.
Fact Sheet

Contraceptive Access in Arkansas

In 2021, Title X supported clinics provided contraceptive care to 32,162 women in Arkansas. The number of women served from 2018-2021 declined by 29.1%.
A map of the state of Montana showing the contraceptive access by county.
Fact Sheet

Contraceptive Access in Montana

In 2021, Title X-supported clinics provided care to 7,183 women in Montana. The number of women served from 2018-2021 declined by 53%.
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%.