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Howard County Medical Center

St Paul, Nebraska · Howard CountyCMS #281338

10 BedsNot-for-ProfitCritical Access

Financial Snapshot

-8.4%
Operating Margin
State median: -4.7%
-7.9%
Total Margin
149
Days Cash on Hand
State median: 48
21.6%
Occupancy Rate
State median: 21.7%

Source: CMS Cost Reports (HCRIS)

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Community Context

Howard County

Population
6,475
Hospitals
1
Social Vulnerability (SVI)
0.22

County Health Indicators

Diabetes8.8%
Obesity38.1%
Uninsured5.7%
PCPs per 10K7.7
Primary Care HPSADental Health HPSAMental Health HPSA

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

Nearest Hospitals

HospitalBedsDistance
Chi Health St Francis13020.8 mi
Grand Island Regional Medical Center6723.3 mi
Merrick Medical Center623.5 mi

Related Pages

Howard CountyNebraska 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.