- Cresco Medical Clinic(563) 547‑2022Rural health clinic · Cresco · 321 8th Ave W
- Elma Medical ClinicRural health clinic · Elma · 600 Busti Ave
- Lime Springs Medical Clinic(563) 566‑2243Rural health clinic · Lime Springs · 101 W Main St
- Riceville Clinic(641) 985‑2122Rural health clinic · Riceville · 713 Woodland Ave Ste a
Nearest emergency rooms
- Regional Health Services of Howard County0.8 mi · Cresco, IA
- Winnmed18 mi · Decorah, IA
- Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton24 mi · New Hampton, IA
Cities in Howard County
Common questions
How many clinics and urgent care are in Howard County, Iowa?
Our directory lists 4 clinics in Howard County: Cresco Medical Clinic, Elma Medical Clinic, Lime Springs Medical Clinic and Riceville Clinic.
Where is the nearest emergency room to Howard County?
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare data, near Howard County: Regional Health Services of Howard County, Cresco (0.8 mi), Winnmed, Decorah (18 mi) and Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton, New Hampton (24 mi). In a medical emergency, call 911.
Rural health clinics are clinics in rural areas certified by Medicare to offer outpatient primary care. Urgent care centers treat illnesses and injuries that need care soon but are not emergencies, usually without an appointment. For chest pain, trouble breathing, signs of a stroke or a serious injury, call 911.
Sources: CMS Rural Health Clinic Enrollments (updated 2026-10-19, retrieved 2026-11-07); NPI Registry monthly file, NPPES (updated 2026-11-01, retrieved 2026-11-07). Methodology