Photo: Connor401 · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, York is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns
York differs from South Carolina on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 15 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
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.4%), vs 17.4% across South Carolina. Utility shut-off threats (12% vs 8.9%) and housing insecurity (17.6% vs 13.3%) are higher too. 15.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More York adults lack emotional support
1 in 4 adults lack social or emotional support (27.2%), vs 23.6% across South Carolina. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.7%, vs 16.4% across South Carolina. Mind & connection ↓
More York adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32%), vs 25.8% across South Carolina. 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 South Carolina figure falls outside York’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind York’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, York is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns, #122 of 169 in South Carolina. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 41% of U.S. towns); obesity 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). York’s median household income is $56,176; among the 7,782 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 27%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.3% of York adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
How York adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, York runs above South Carolina.
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.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Carolina
Share of adults, with the South Carolina figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 York adults…
York runs below SC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near York
No hospital or community health center in 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 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of York adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
York and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York | C− | 43% | 15.7% | 15.7% | 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 (South Carolina 31.5%). 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 South Carolina on 1 and worse on 15; on the rest, the South Carolina 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 | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.4%21.5–27.3 | 20.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.6–17.3 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.6–20.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43%38.6–47.5 | 35.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.7%13.9–17.5 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.6%38.7–44.6 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.7%33.8–39.7 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.8%26.4–31.3 | 28.5% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.4–11.7 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7.1–8.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.1–7.7 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.8%7.6–10 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.1–5 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.6%13.9–19.5 | 13.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.7%13.4–18 | 13.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32%28.1–35.8 | 25.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14%11.9–16.2 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.1%34.1–42 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14%11.7–16.4 | 11.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.2%76.5–81.9 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.6%53.5–59.7 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%84–87.8 | 86.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.3%78–82.4 | 80.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.6%60.6–68.3 | 69.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.3%70.4–81.2 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.8%20.2–25.6 | 22.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.1%29.4–36.9 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.2%24.1–30.5 | 23.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.4%21.2–27.7 | 17.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.6%15.4–20.1 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12%10.5–13.6 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11%9.7–12.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.3%13–18 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.1%31.3–38.7 | 31.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.5%16.2–20.7 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.8%14.7–18.8 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.4–8.1 | 7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.1%6.3–7.8 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.7%9.3–12 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 4.3% | 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 South Carolina 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 16% of U.S. towns: C− for health, #122 of 169 in South Carolina. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 27%. 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 43% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.6% and 47.5%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to York?
Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, 10.5 miles in a straight line from York’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in York have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.7–16.4%), against 11.8% across South Carolina.
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 C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in York.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The South Carolina 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.