Community Services

The York County community is ready to provide you and your family with the services you need for a long and happy life and a healthy, balanced community.

Hospitals and Community Health
York County is unique compared to other counties this size for its number of hospitals, all of which are independent and locally operated, and the quality of care supplied by these facilities.

The largest facility, York Hospital, is the only regional trauma center for York and Adams Counties and serves a population of 350,000. York Hospital consistently earns a place on HCIA-Sachs' "100 Top Hospitals" list, which recognizes hospitals and management teams that demonstrate superior clinical, operational, and financial performance.

Memorial Hospital, accredited for 150 beds, is known throughout the community for its customer service and its family-centered care. One of its outpatient facilities, the Surgical Center of York, is consistently rated among the top-10 hospitals in the nation for customer service by the Press Ganey national survey of customer satisfaction.

Hanover Hospital serves the southwestern portion of the county, serving the community with 165 licensed beds and a large network of outpatient services. Hanover Hospital celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2001 and has long been committed to making quality health care available to the whole community.

Transportation
York County has had an extensive transportation network, facilitating travel and fueling trade. Today, U.S. Route 30 passes through the heart of York County, providing easy access to Lancaster and Gettysburg. Interstate 83, which intersects US 30 just north of York City, connects with Harrisburg to the north and Baltimore to the south. U.S. Route 15 borders the western part of the county, connecting Harrisburg and Central PA with Fredrick, MD and Washington, DC. The Pennsylvania Turnpike (Interstate 76) dissects the northern portion of the county, connecting Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Overall, York County contains over 3,400 miles of federal, state, and local roads.
Within the county, bus service is available through rabbitransit, the bus system run by the York County Transportation Authority. When you need to travel beyond the county's borders, York's transportation infrastructure and location make it easy to get wherever you're going. On the ground, Greyhound Bus Lines and Capitol Trailways offer regional and national bus service from local terminals. By rail, Amtrak passenger service is available in nearby Harrisburg and Lancaster giving you access to the Northeast Rail Corridor, equipped with Amtrak's new high-speed Acela trains, and beyond.
In the air, transportation is available through a number of local and regional airports. York City and York County both hold ownership in Harrisburg International Airport (HIA) -just across the Susquehanna River in northern York County-and Capital City Airport in nearby New Cumberland. The York Airport, located west of York City, also serves Hanover and Gettysburg. It is one of the largest privately owned public-use airports in the United States and contains a 5188-ft. long runway, large enough to handle virtually any corporate jet. Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) is a major commercial airport located only 75 minutes from York. Washington Dulles, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and Philadelphia International Airport are all within a two-hour drive of York County.

Volunteer Opportunities
Whether you are eight or eighty, you'll find more than enough clubs and organizations to fill your time in York County. To help find the best opportunities for your interests and skills, you may want to contact The Volunteer Center of York, which serves as a clearinghouse for volunteer activities and information. Run by United Way of York County, this service program provides education, recruitment and referral of volunteer resources to nonprofit agencies and organizations located throughout York County.

Religion and Spirituality
For new residents looking to find a faith community, the York County Council of Churches is an excellent resource. The organization publishes the Directory of Faith Communities, an all-inclusive guide to the religious institutions of York County.