Socioeconomic disparities in health in the United States are significant, with health outcomes often reflecting social class and race/ethnicity. Unlike Europe, where socioeconomic data is routinely collected and analyzed, the U.S. has historically focused on racial or ethnic groups, leading to limited examination of income and education gradients. This study analyzed health indicators across various socioeconomic and racial/ethnic groups, revealing consistent patterns of worse health among the least educated and lowest-income populations. While gradients were more pronounced among non-Hispanic Blacks and Whites, they were less consistent among Hispanics. The findings highlight the strong link between socioeconomic status and health, emphasizing the need for policies addressing both social and racial disparities. The study underscores the importance of examining health disparities jointly, as socioeconomic factors interact with race/ethnicity to influence health outcomes. The results suggest that health inequalities are deeply rooted in social structures, and addressing them requires comprehensive strategies that consider both individual and structural factors. The study also notes that while some health indicators do not follow clear socioeconomic gradients, others, such as obesity and diabetes, are closely linked to socioeconomic status. The research emphasizes the need for routine health reporting that includes both socioeconomic and racial/ethnic data to inform effective public health policies. The findings reinforce the importance of addressing social determinants of health to reduce disparities and improve overall population health.Socioeconomic disparities in health in the United States are significant, with health outcomes often reflecting social class and race/ethnicity. Unlike Europe, where socioeconomic data is routinely collected and analyzed, the U.S. has historically focused on racial or ethnic groups, leading to limited examination of income and education gradients. This study analyzed health indicators across various socioeconomic and racial/ethnic groups, revealing consistent patterns of worse health among the least educated and lowest-income populations. While gradients were more pronounced among non-Hispanic Blacks and Whites, they were less consistent among Hispanics. The findings highlight the strong link between socioeconomic status and health, emphasizing the need for policies addressing both social and racial disparities. The study underscores the importance of examining health disparities jointly, as socioeconomic factors interact with race/ethnicity to influence health outcomes. The results suggest that health inequalities are deeply rooted in social structures, and addressing them requires comprehensive strategies that consider both individual and structural factors. The study also notes that while some health indicators do not follow clear socioeconomic gradients, others, such as obesity and diabetes, are closely linked to socioeconomic status. The research emphasizes the need for routine health reporting that includes both socioeconomic and racial/ethnic data to inform effective public health policies. The findings reinforce the importance of addressing social determinants of health to reduce disparities and improve overall population health.