Community Howard Regional Health Inc
3500 S Lafountain St, Kokomo, IN 46902
At a glance
Community Howard Regional Health Inc is a non-profit, 200-bed acute care hospital located in Kokomo, Indiana, a mid-size city. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its community setting and moderate size may offer a supportive environment for those seeking a welcoming workplace. The presence of an international population in the area suggests potential for cultural diversity and community connections.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 162
- RN Count
- 200
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- Yes
- English Proficiency
- Not Required
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Specific educational and credential requirements
Kokomo, IN overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $94,662 (+1% vs US median).
100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive92.3%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walk0.5%
- Other1.1%
- Work from home5.9%
- Delaware County Johnson Field
- Purdue University Airport
- Indianapolis International Airport
- Fort Wayne International Airport
- Porter County Municipal Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 57,679
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 1,466
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 11,442
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Indiana state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
Monthly weather
Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.
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