Photo: DwayneP · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, York is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
York differs from Alabama on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for York. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in York
Making ends meet is harder in York
22.4% of adults were threatened with a utility shut-off, vs 9.6% across Alabama (more than twice the Alabama rate). Food insecurity (39.1% vs 19.2%) and housing insecurity (28.3% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 35.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in York
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7%), vs 4.1% across Alabama. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (24.1%), vs 14.8% across Alabama. COPD is also above the state: 10.9%, vs 8% across Alabama. In all, York runs above Alabama on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
York is in the bottom 3% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, York is healthier than only 3% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in York, and more people treating it
57.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Alabama 43.3%), but 82.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 78% statewide. Checkups ↓
York is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, York is healthier than 3%. Against the 612 towns with similar household incomes ($23K–$38K), it’s healthier than 37%. Health Grade ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Alabama figure falls outside York’s likely range.
What’s behind York’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, York is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns. All seven of York’s estimates fall in the lowest 15% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is obesity: 53.4% of adults, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). York’s median household income is $30,489; among the 612 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($23K–$38K), it’s healthier than 37%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where York compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.3% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 9.2% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 85.5% (U.S. 77.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
35.8% of York adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Out of every 100 York adults…
York runs below AL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of York adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Care in and near York
1 hospital in York, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of York; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Alabama
Share of adults, with the Alabama figure marked.
How York adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, York runs above Alabama.
2 in 5 York adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
York and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York | D− | 53.4% | 24.1% | 19.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of York adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for York
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, York is better than Alabama on 4 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside York’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | York | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 34.6%30–39.6 | 22.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.3–20.4 | 14.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%16.8–22 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 53.4%44.9–61.9 | 39.4% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 24.1%21.3–27.4 | 14.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 57.6%53.1–62 | 43.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42%37.4–46.7 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 36.3%32.5–40.3 | 30.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.5%10.9–14.2 | 10% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.3%5.6–7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.3%8.2–10.6 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.9%9.3–12.9 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 7%6.2–7.9 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.9%18–26.2 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.8%16.4–23.8 | 15.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 40.2%34.1–46.6 | 28.7% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 9.2%7.2–11.3 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 50.5%42.6–58.1 | 39.1% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.1%9.4–15.4 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 85.5%82.4–88.2 | 80.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 43%39–47.1 | 56.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.6%84.2–88.8 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.2%79.8–84.4 | 78% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.9%59.7–69.7 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.6%70.2–83.8 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.3%17–23.8 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.2%32.3–44.2 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.7%27.2–36.8 | 24.8% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 39.1%33.1–45.4 | 19.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 28.3%24–33.1 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 22.4%19.3–25.7 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 19.1%16.2–22.2 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 35.8%29.8–42.1 | 14% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 45.2%39.5–50.9 | 36.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 26.9%23.4–30.7 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.6%16.7–22.8 | 16.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%6.8–8.9 | 8.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 11.2%9.7–12.9 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 15.2%13.1–17.6 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 9.1%7.8–10.7 | 4.6% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Alabama figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in York
Is York a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, York is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 37%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in York?
CDC estimates 53.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 44.9% and 61.9%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to York?
Hill Hospital of Sumter County in York, 0.6 miles in a straight line from York’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in York have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.4–15.4%), against 9.9% across Alabama.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in York more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in York.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Alabama figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.