York County Health Data
York County, South Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
State avg 11.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
202
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.2%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 48.2 per 100K
Dentists
3.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.8
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 | 36.8% | 39.2% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 13.5% | 11.2% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 4.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.4% | 23.1% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | York | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.1% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 4.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 16.3% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.6% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 5.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | York | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.2% | 79.1% | 74.9% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.0% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 6.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.4% | 76.0% | 73.3% | 4.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | York | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.7% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.3% | 39.1% | 37.3% | 4.8 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 uninsured rate sits below state and national levels
Health data brief for York County, South Carolina.
York County reports an uninsured rate of 8.9%, which is lower than the South Carolina average of 11.6% and the national average of 10%. Residents here have a life expectancy of 76.3 years, which is nearly four years longer than the state average of 72.5 years, though it remains slightly lower than the national average of 77 years. The primary care provider ratio is 48 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 202 per 100,000, which is below the national median of 250. Additionally, 15.2% of adults report poor or fair health, a rate lower than the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.