York County Health Data

York County, Virginia

CDC County Health Rankings

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

Poor / Fair Health

13.3%

State avg 18.6%

National avg 19.6%

Healthcare Access

Primary Care Physicians

14.2

per 100K residentsCDC: 115.6 per 100K

Dentists

9.9

per 100K residents

Nurse Practitioners & PAs

5.7

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
Obesity31.5%37.9%37.6%6.4 pts better than state
Diabetes9.4%11.7%11.2%2.3 pts better than state
High Blood Pressure29.5%34.3%33.5%4.8 pts better than state
Depression22.0%24.3%24.1%2.3 pts better than state

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureYorkState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking10.1%15.3%16.3%5.2 pts better than state
Binge Drinking16.2%15.8%17.8%near state average
Physical Inactivity18.3%25.8%27.0%7.5 pts better than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureYorkState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup78.6%77.2%74.9%1.4 pts better than state
Dental Visit (past year)71.5%63.2%57.3%8.3 pts better than state
Mammography (women 50–74)78.6%76.2%73.3%2.4 pts better than state

Daily-life impact

MeasureYorkState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress15.5%18.5%18.6%3.0 pts better than state
Short Sleep Duration33.9%38.1%37.3%4.2 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 Life Expectancy Exceeds State and National Norms

Health data brief for York County, Virginia.

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

Residents of York County have a life expectancy of 80.9 years, which is nearly six years longer than the Virginia state average of 75.1 years and nearly four years longer than the national average of 77 years. Only 6.0% of the population is uninsured, a rate lower than the state average of 7.9% and the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 13.3% of adults report their health as poor or fair, which is lower than the national average of 17%. The county features 116 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is above the national median of 70, though the 140 mental health providers per 100,000 residents is below the national median of 250. These figures illustrate the health landscape of the county compared to state and national benchmarks. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.

Get Care in York County, Virginia

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.

Hospitals near you

No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in York County.

This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.

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, VA?
York County has a health score of 91/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #6 out of 133 counties in Virginia (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 80.9 years. The Virginia state average is 75.1 years, making York County above the state average.
How does York County health compare to the Virginia average?
York County's health score of 91/100 is above the Virginia average of 56/100. Life expectancy is 80.9 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 6.0% vs. 7.9% statewide.
What health factors affect York County?
Key health factors for York County include: life expectancy (80.9 years), uninsured rate (6.0%), and primary care physician access (116:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 140:1 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 91/100 ("Excellent"), York County is one of the healthier counties in Virginia. Residents have a life expectancy of 80.9 years. 6.0% 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 Virginia average?
York County's health score of 91/100 exceeds the Virginia average of 56/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.