York County Health Data
York County, Virginia
Health Score
91/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.9 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
116
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
140
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in York County, Virginia
York County leads nation in health outcomes
York County residents live to 80.9 years, nearly 4.5 years above the U.S. average of 76.4 years, ranking among America's healthiest communities. Just 13.3% report poor or fair health—well below the national 21% rate—signaling exceptional population wellness.
Virginia's healthiest county by far
York County's 80.9-year life expectancy towers 5.8 years above Virginia's 75.1-year average, making it the state's clear health leader. The county's 13.3% poor/fair health rate far exceeds state wellness benchmarks, cementing its top-tier status.
York County outpaces every regional peer
York's 80.9-year life expectancy dominates all four regional comparisons—Williamsburg (78.7), Wythe (72.6), Winchester (74.2), and Wise (70.8). At just 13.3% poor/fair health, York edges even Williamsburg, establishing it as the region's unambiguous health leader.
Highest coverage, strong provider network
York County's 6.0% uninsured rate—the lowest among these five communities—ensures nearly all residents have health coverage. With 116 primary care and 140 mental health providers per 100K, the county offers solid provider access supporting its superior health outcomes.
York County: maintain coverage excellence
Just 6% of York County residents lack insurance—the best rate in this group—but maintaining that coverage is essential. Review your plan options annually at healthcare.gov to ensure you're on the plan that best serves your family.
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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.