Jobs & Economy in Beatrice
Beatrice's economy runs on a real, genuine healthcare anchor, a sizable manufacturing/trade base, and tourism tied to a nearby national park.
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Learn moreA real, strong local hospital anchor
Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center, cited as the largest critical access hospital in southeast Nebraska, anchors a substantial share of local employment.
Manufacturing, trade, and transportation
Manufacturing, trade, transportation, and utilities together make up more than one-third of Beatrice-area employment per cited economic-development data.
Real tourism from Homestead National Historical Park
The real, NPS-verified park drew 49,800 visitors in 2023, spending approximately $1.9 million locally and supporting an estimated 25 jobs.
Key takeaways
- Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center anchors a real, strong local healthcare-sector employment base.
- Manufacturing, trade, transportation, and utilities together form more than a third of area employment.
- Homestead National Historical Park supports a real, modest, NPS-verified local tourism economy.
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