Health Profile of York, Pennsylvania
York Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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C
York Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | York | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 72.9 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.6% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 24.9% | 15.7% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in York is 72.9 years, about 5.5 years shorter than the Pennsylvania average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 10.6%, higher than the Pennsylvania average of 5.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 24.9% of residents, higher than the Pennsylvania average of 15.7%.
Population by Age
Older residents
12,310 residents in York are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 486 132 men · 354 women
- 75–84 1,350 504 men · 846 women
- 65–74 3,000 1,410 men · 1,590 women
- 50–64 7,475 3,491 men · 3,984 women
Younger residents
10,923 residents in York are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,110 1,725 boys · 1,385 girls
- 7–12 3,190 1,783 boys · 1,406 girls
- 3–7 2,621 1,470 boys · 1,152 girls
- 0–3 2,001 1,144 boys · 858 girls
About 2,363 residents in York (5.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 72.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | York | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.5% | 11.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.8% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.0% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 42.6% | 34.5% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in York is about 33% lower than in Pennsylvania. The rate of diabetes in York is about 31% higher than in Pennsylvania. The rate of obesity in York is about 24% higher than in Pennsylvania.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | York | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 28.9% | 20.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 18.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 35.7% | 25.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in York is about 44% higher than in Pennsylvania. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in York is about 41% higher than in Pennsylvania.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 99,009 cigarettes a day, 3.0 million a month, or 36.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.1 million minutes a day and 397.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in York is 72.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 10 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | York | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.07 | 6.88 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in York is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, York, Pennsylvania has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat worse than Pennsylvania, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in York, Pennsylvania.
Is York, Pennsylvania a healthy place to live?
York, Pennsylvania has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in York, Pennsylvania?
People in York, Pennsylvania can expect to live 72.9 years on average, 5.5 years shorter than the Pennsylvania average of 78.4.
What is the uninsured rate in York, Pennsylvania?
10.6% of residents in York, Pennsylvania have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 4.9 points above the Pennsylvania rate of 5.6%.
How common is obesity in York, Pennsylvania?
42.6% of adults in York, Pennsylvania are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 8.2 points above the Pennsylvania rate of 34.5%.
What is the biggest health concern in York, Pennsylvania?
Compared with Pennsylvania as a whole, smoking stands out most: the adult rate here is 28.9%, about 44% higher than the Pennsylvania rate of 20.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in York, Pennsylvania go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 99,009 cigarettes a day, 3.0 million a month, or 36.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.1 million minutes a day and 397.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in York is 72.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 10 lifetimes a year.
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