Based on current statistics, women are most likely to have the longest life expectancy in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the average life expectancy for women in the United States is 81 years, while for men it is 76 years. However, life expectancy can vary based on factors such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and geographic location. For example, studies have shown that Asian Americans and Hispanics tend to have longer life expectancies than other racial and ethnic groups. Additionally, individuals with higher levels of education and income tend to live longer than those with lower levels.
Could the secret to a longer life depend on where you live? Maybe. Using federal data from the Centers for Disease Control, Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Census Bureau, Life Extension, a vitamin and supplement company, found that Hawaii has the highest overall ranking of all states with a life expectancy of 80.7 years. Minnesota, Vermont, Washington and New Hampshire round out the top five, which points to states with scenic outdoor areas and active populations living longer lives.
Life expectancy in the United States fell for the second year in a row to 78.5 years. The ranking was determined by considering actual life expectancy at birth in all 50 states and Washington, DC. Comparison against eight healthy lifestyle indicators including diet, exercise and mental health.