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Essentia Health Fosston

Fosston, Minnesota · Polk CountyCMS #241357

50 BedsGovernmentCritical Access

Financial Snapshot

3.9%
Operating Margin
State median: -2.3%
3.9%
Total Margin
29
Days Cash on Hand
State median: 19
14.1%
Occupancy Rate
State median: 39.9%

Source: CMS Cost Reports (HCRIS)

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Community Context

Polk County

Population
31,192
Hospitals
2
Social Vulnerability (SVI)
0.44

County Health Indicators

Diabetes9.3%
Obesity38.8%
Uninsured5.6%
PCPs per 10K5.5
Dental Health HPSAMental Health HPSA

Sources: County Health Rankings, CDC SVI 2022, HRSA HPSA

Nearest Hospitals

HospitalBedsDistance
Sanford Bagley Medical Center2516.1 mi
Mahnomen Health Center1820.9 mi
Red Lake Hospital2330.1 mi

Related Pages

Polk CountyMinnesota OverviewFull Hospital Directory
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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.