York County Health Data

York County, Pennsylvania

CDC County Health Rankings

Health Score

78/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.7%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

77.5 yr

State avg 76.4 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.7%

State avg 7.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

67

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

150

per 100K population

National avg 350

Poor / Fair Health

16.4%

State avg 18.1%

National avg 19.6%

Healthcare Access

Primary Care Physicians

14.8

per 100K residentsCDC: 67.4 per 100K

Dentists

3.5

per 100K residents

Nurse Practitioners & PAs

13.9

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

MeasureYorkState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes11.2%
High Blood Pressure33.5%
Depression24.1%

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureYorkState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking16.3%
Binge Drinking17.8%
Physical Inactivity27.0%

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureYorkState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup74.9%
Dental Visit (past year)64.4%62.2%57.3%2.2 pts better than state
Mammography (women 50–74)73.9%76.5%73.3%2.6 pts worse than state

Daily-life impact

MeasureYorkState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress18.6%
Short Sleep Duration39.9%39.4%37.3%near state average

These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare York County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).

Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.

Data Story

York County Life Expectancy Exceeds State and National Figures

Health data brief for York County, Pennsylvania.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Life expectancy

Life expectancy in York County is 77.5 years, a figure that is higher than the Pennsylvania average of 76.4 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. This metric distinguishes the county from several surrounding regions. The county's uninsured rate is 5.7%, which is lower than the 7.0% state average and the 10% national benchmark. Clinical provider ratios show there are 67 primary care providers and 150 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, compared to national medians of 70 and 250 respectively. Additionally, 16.4% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, nearly matching the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.

Get Care in York County, Pennsylvania

Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.

Wellspan York Hospital

ER
4/5
(717) 851-2345
1001 South George Street, York, PA 17403
Acute Care HospitalsVoluntary non-profit - Private

Upmc Memorial

ER
4/5
(717) 843-8623
1701 Innovation Drive, York, PA 17408
Acute Care HospitalsVoluntary non-profit - Private

Upmc Hanover

ER
4/5
(717) 637-3711
300 Highland Ave, Hanover, PA 17331
Acute Care HospitalsVoluntary non-profit - Private

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of York County, PA?
York County has a health score of 78/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #12 out of 67 counties in Pennsylvania (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in York County?
Life expectancy in York County is 77.5 years. The Pennsylvania state average is 76.4 years, making York County above the state average.
How does York County health compare to the Pennsylvania average?
York County's health score of 78/100 is above the Pennsylvania average of 65/100. Life expectancy is 77.5 years vs. the state average of 76.4 years. The uninsured rate is 5.7% vs. 7.0% statewide.
What health factors affect York County?
Key health factors for York County include: life expectancy (77.5 years), uninsured rate (5.7%), and primary care physician access (67:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 150:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is York County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 78/100 ("Excellent"), York County is one of the healthier counties in Pennsylvania. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.5 years. 5.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is York County healthier than the Pennsylvania average?
York County's health score of 78/100 exceeds the Pennsylvania average of 65/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. York County has better primary care access (67:1 ratio) than the state average (68:1).

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.