Palo Alto County Hospital
Emmetsburg, Iowa · Palo Alto CountyCMS #161357
25 BedsNot-for-ProfitRuralCritical Access
Financial Snapshot
1.2%
Operating Margin
State median: -0.3%
1.2%
Total Margin
18
Days Cash on Hand
State median: 48
19.3%
Occupancy Rate
State median: 23.8%
Source: CMS Cost Reports (HCRIS)
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Community Context
County Health Indicators
Diabetes9.6%
Obesity41.6%
Uninsured5.1%
PCPs per 10K4.5
Primary Care HPSADental Health HPSAMental Health HPSA
Sources: County Health Rankings, CDC SVI 2022, HRSA HPSA
Nearest Hospitals
| Hospital | Beds | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Avera Holy Family Hospital | 25 | 21.3 mi |
| Spencer Municipal Hospital | 93 | 23 mi |
| Kossuth Regional Health Center | 25 | 24 mi |
Related Pages
Data from CMS Provider of Services, CMS Cost Reports (HCRIS), County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, and HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce. Last updated: 2026-03-11.