CPIMEDSLCPI: Medical Care (CPIMEDSL) — Current Value & Historical Data
FRED series title: Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Medical Care in U.S. City Average
CPI: Medical Care (CPIMEDSL) Chart & Data Table
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What is CPI: Medical Care (CPIMEDSL)?
Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Medical Care in U.S. City Average is a key economic indicator measured in Index 1982-1984=100, updated monthly. Track historical trends and compare this series against related economic data to understand broader macroeconomic patterns.
Current CPI: Medical Care (CPIMEDSL) Value
As of August 1, 2026, the current consumer price index for all urban consumers: medical care in u.s. city average is 592.93 Index 1982-1984=100. This is the most recent observation available for this series, updated monthly.
CPI: Medical Care Historical Trend
Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Medical Care in U.S. City Average fell 0.25% month-over-month. Over the past year, consumer price index for all urban consumers: medical care in u.s. city average rose 1.45% from July 2025. In the series' tracked history, the highest recorded value was 594.39 (July 2026), and the lowest was 13.20 (January 1947).
Methodology & Source
Frequently Asked Questions About CPI: Medical Care (CPIMEDSL)
What is the current consumer price index for all urban consumers: medical care in u.s. city average?
As of August 1, 2026, consumer price index for all urban consumers: medical care in u.s. city average stands at 592.93 Index 1982-1984=100.
Where does consumer price index for all urban consumers: medical care in u.s. city average data come from?
Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Medical Care in U.S. City Average data is sourced from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) system and related U.S. government agencies. Data quality and historical coverage vary by series.
How often is consumer price index for all urban consumers: medical care in u.s. city average updated?
This series is updated according to its publication schedule. Check FRED or the source agency for the most current release calendar.
What is the historical high and low for consumer price index for all urban consumers: medical care in u.s. city average?
In the available data, the highest value was 594.39 Index 1982-1984=100 in July 2026, and the lowest was 13.20 Index 1982-1984=100 in January 1947.
How has consumer price index for all urban consumers: medical care in u.s. city average changed over the past year?
Over the past year, consumer price index for all urban consumers: medical care in u.s. city average increased 1.45%.
See CPI: Medical Care in context
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