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Rural Health Information Hub

Nebraska

State Office of Rural Health

Nebraska Office of Rural Health

Phone: 402.471.2337
Email: dhhs.ruralhealth@nebraska.gov

Works to assure quality healthcare services to those living in rural Nebraska. Promotes programs and activities including student loan repayment programs, recruitment and retention, healthcare facilities serving underserved areas, and State 30 J1 Visa Waiver.
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Nebraska Nonmetro Population

1,978,707
Estimated population
676,782 (34.2%)
People living in nonmetro areas
Source: U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year estimate

Nebraska Rural Healthcare Facilities

61
Critical Access Hospitals
2
Rural Emergency Hospitals
125
Rural Health Clinics
24
Federally Qualified Health Centers*
9
Short Term/PPS Hospitals*
Nebraska Rural Healthcare Facilities map
Sites according to HRSA Data Warehouse (July 2026)
*Showing only locations outside of U.S. Census Bureau Urban Areas with a population of 50,000 or more

Selected Social Determinants of Health for Rural Nebraska

Last Updated: 11/6/2026