Where York residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for York, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54436, 54456, 54446, 54437. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in York
COPD and heart disease run high in York
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. In all, York runs above Wisconsin on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in York
60.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 15.6% have lost all their teeth (Wisconsin 9.9%). Checkups ↓
More York adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.2%), vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin figure falls outside York’s likely range; York’s figures come from ZIP codes 54436, 54456, 54446, 54437, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 York adults…
York runs above WI on 5 of 12 conditions. 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 Wisconsin.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
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).
How York adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin 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.
17.4% of York adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
York and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of York adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in York
Why doesn’t York have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for York.
What hospital is closest to York?
Marshfield Medical Center - Neillsville in Neillsville, 7.9 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.
Where can I get low-cost care near York?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Health Center - Neillsville Dental Center in Neillsville, 7.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in York.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Wisconsin figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. 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.