York County Health Data

York County, Pennsylvania

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

Data Story

About Health in York County, Pennsylvania

York leads in Pennsylvania life expectancy

At 77.5 years, York County residents live significantly longer than the U.S. average of 76.1 years. With 16.4% reporting poor or fair health—just above the national average of 16%—York demonstrates strong population health outcomes.

The state's healthiest county

York's 77.5-year life expectancy is the highest among Pennsylvania counties, surpassing the state average of 76.4 years by more than a year. This leading position reflects sustained health investments and favorable health behaviors across the county.

Setting the regional health standard

York's 77.5-year life expectancy exceeds Westmoreland (76.6 years) by nearly a year and Wyoming (75.4 years) by over two years. The county's 16.4% poor/fair health rate also positions it better than both neighbors, establishing York as the region's health leader.

Good access, but coverage gaps remain

York supports 67 primary care providers and 150 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—solid infrastructure, though slightly below Westmoreland levels. The county's 5.7% uninsured rate exceeds the state average of 7.0%, meaning roughly 1 in 17 residents still lacks insurance coverage.

Close the remaining coverage gap

York's health leadership can extend further: those 5.7% uninsured deserve access to affordable plans. Visit healthcare.gov or the Pennsylvania Health Connector to find subsidized options and ensure universal coverage in this thriving county.

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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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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.