On CDC estimates, North York is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns
North York differs from Pennsylvania on 13 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North York. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North York
1 in 9 working-age adults in North York has no health insurance
10.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
North York is behind on routine checkups
It trails Pennsylvania on three of five routine checkups and screenings: dentist visits (57.3% vs 64.4%), cholesterol checks (79.9% vs 85.3%) and colon screening (61.5% vs 67.5%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in North York
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.6%), vs 15.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
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 Pennsylvania figure falls outside North York’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind North York’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North York is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 78% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 8%).
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). North York’s median household income is $63,927; among the 9,717 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$80K), it’s healthier than 48%, about where its income would put it.
Where North York compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 29.3% (U.S. 37.1%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 6% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of North York adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
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Out of every 100 North York adults…
North York runs below PA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of North York residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near North York
No hospital or community health center in North York itself. These are the nearest.
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 North York; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How North York adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, North York runs above Pennsylvania.
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North York and the towns around it
North York’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North York | C | 38.6% | 10.2% | 19.6% | CDC place |
| Manchester Township | B− | 35.8% | 11.1% | 17% | ZIP codes |
| York | D− | 43.5% | 14.8% | 22.5% | CDC place |
| Spring Garden Township | C | 37.2% | 12.3% | 17.4% | ZIP 17403 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North York adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North York
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, North York is better than Pennsylvania on 5 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside North York’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | North York | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.2%18.9–23.6 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.5–15.8 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.2%18.2–22.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.6%32–45.6 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.2%8.8–11.7 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.4%27.9–35.1 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 29.3%25.7–33.1 | 33.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 26.1%23–29.4 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.2–13.1 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6%5.4–6.7 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.2–6.4 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7.1%6.3–7.9 | 7.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.7%11.1–16.6 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.6%17.2–22.1 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27%22.9–31.5 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.3%15.9–23.2 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.9%36.6–49.4 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.9%9–13.1 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.3%71.3–79.1 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.3%53.5–61 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.9%76.9–82.9 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.6%69.1–75.9 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.5%56.5–66.2 | 67.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.5%66.4–81.5 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.4%22.7–30.4 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.1%30–38.5 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13%11.4–14.7 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.4%16.5–20.4 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.7–7.2 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.4–6.5 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.6%8.7–10.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.7–4.4 | 3.7% | 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 Pennsylvania figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in North York
Is North York a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North York is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 48%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in North York?
CDC estimates 38.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 32% and 45.6%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North York?
Wellspan York Hospital in York, 2.2 miles in a straight line from North York’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in North York have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9–13.1%), against 5.8% across Pennsylvania.
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 North York more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North York.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Pennsylvania 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.