Rural hospitals in the United States had operating margins than urban hospitals. In 2023, hospitals in urban areas had an aggregated operating margin of *** percent. Meanwhile, more rural hospitals are operating at a loss, particularly those in non-micropolitan areas.
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KFF. (February 18, 2025). Operating margins of rural vs. urban community hospitals in the United States as of 2023 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 31, 2026, from /statistics/1614570/operating-margin-of-rural-vs-urban-hospitals-us/
KFF. "Operating margins of rural vs. urban community hospitals in the United States as of 2023." Chart. February 18, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 31, 2026. /statistics/1614570/operating-margin-of-rural-vs-urban-hospitals-us/
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Operating margins of rural vs. urban community hospitals in the United States as of 2023 [Graph], KFF, February 18, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1614570/operating-margin-of-rural-vs-urban-hospitals-us/