York Public Library · Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, York is healthier than 77%
York differs from Nebraska on 4 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for York. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in York
York is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, York is healthier than 54%. Against the 9,618 towns with similar household incomes ($47K–$79K), it’s healthier than 77%. Health Grade ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in York
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.4%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.2%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. In all, York runs above Nebraska on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
York has a top-rated hospital
York General Health Care Services is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Nebraska figure falls outside York’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind York’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, York is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns, #36 of 57 in Nebraska. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 82% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 14%).
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 $63,265; among the 9,618 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$79K), it’s healthier than 77%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Most Nebraska towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state York is healthier than 38% of graded towns, against 54% nationally.
Out of every 100 York adults…
York runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
3.8 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of York adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How York adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
1 in 3 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.5% of York adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
York and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York | B− | 41.4% | 11.4% | 14.9% | 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 (Nebraska 27.4%). 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 Nebraska on 1 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Nebraska 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 | NE | U.S. | vs NE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.8%15.1–20.5 | 16.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%11.2–14.5 | 11.6% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13–16.7 | 14.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.4%35.4–47.5 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.4%9.8–13 | 10.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.1%30.5–37.5 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.2%30.6–37.9 | 33% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.1%23.2–29 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.4–10.8 | 9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.2–9.9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.4–8.1 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.4%6.3–8.5 | 6.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.2–4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.5%6.6–10.7 | 12.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.9%12.5–17.4 | 13.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.1%23.8–32.5 | 24.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.5%16.4–22.8 | 19.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.2%24.9–38.2 | 31.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.1%8.4–12.1 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.8%70–77.3 | 75.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.5%60.6–68.5 | 64.3% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.3%80.1–84.5 | 83.7% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.3%75.6–80.7 | 77.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.2%57.4–69 | 62.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.2%62.7–80.5 | 75% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.7%14.9–20.5 | 18.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.9%26–35.8 | 29.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.6%17.3–24 | 20.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.3%10.8–16 | 12.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.6%8–11.4 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.6%5.6–7.7 | 6.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%6.1–8.3 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.5%7.7–11.8 | 8.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.9%26.9–34.9 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.2%12.2–16.3 | 12% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%11.4–14.9 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.7%7.7–9.7 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.3–5.6 | 4.4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.1%7–9.2 | 6.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.2–4.2 | 3.2% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Nebraska 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 54% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #36 of 57 in Nebraska. 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 41.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.4% and 47.5%, against 37.7% across Nebraska and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to York?
York General Health Care Services in York, 0.3 miles in a straight line from York’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in York have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.4–12.1%), against 9.9% across Nebraska.
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 C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in York.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Nebraska 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.