York County Health Data
York County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
| Measure | York | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | York | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | York | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| 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
| Measure | York | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.9% | 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.
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.
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.