York County Health Data
York County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
86/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.9 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
77
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
181
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
11.9%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
7.0
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where York County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | York | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.8% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 18.2% | 18.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | York | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.0% | 14.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 22.1% | 22.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | York | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.5% | 72.9% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.1% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 7.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.0% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | York | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.5% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.6% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare York County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
York County reports low poor or fair health rate
Health data brief for York County, Nebraska.
In York County, 11.9% of adults report being in poor or fair health. This is lower than the national average of 17%. The county’s primary care provider ratio is 77 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio is 181 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 77.9 years, slightly higher than the state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 6.3%, compared to the Nebraska state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. These metrics are drawn from the latest available federal datasets. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.