Here's How Long You're Likely to Live in Every State
If you're a resident of this state, you might be cutting your life short.
Everyone wants to know what the secret is to living a long and happy life. But as with all good things, there's no easy answer. This is especially true when you account for your own individual health, diet, activity level, and a bunch of other variables. However, one study from the U.S. Burden of Disease Collaborators found that it's not just your personal lifestyle that has a big impact, it's also where you live that can add years of your life—or shave some off.
The comprehensive research, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, focused on state-by-state mortality between 1990 and 2016. The findings showed that in some states, people can live up to seven years longer than they tend to in others. Interestingly, the Sun Belt and South are two regions where your life is more likely to be cut short. So, if you're considering a move—or just want a better quality and quantity of life—you might want to look for greener pastures. Read on to see each state's life expectancy, from longest to shortest. And if you'd like to learn more about how you can be happier and healthier, check out the 50 Important Habits Linked to a Longer Life.
50
Hawaii
Life expectancy: 81.3 years
49
California
Life expectancy: 80.9 years
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48
Connecticut
Life expectancy: 80.8 years
47
Minnesota
Life expectancy: 80.8 years
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46
New York
Life expectancy: 80.5 years
45
Massachusetts
Life expectancy: 80.4 years
44
Colorado
Life expectancy: 80.2 years
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43
New Jersey
Life expectancy: 80.2 years
42
Washington
Life expectancy: 80.2 years
41
Vermont
Life expectancy: 79.9 years
40
New Hampshire
Life expectancy: 79.9 years
39
North Dakota
Life expectancy: 79.8 years
38
Rhode Island
Life expectancy: 79.6 years
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37
Utah
Life expectancy: 79.6 years
36
Florida
Life expectancy: 79.6 years
35
Oregon
Life expectancy: 79.5 years
34
Iowa
Life expectancy: 79.5 years
33
Wisconsin
Life expectancy: 79.5 years
32
Arizona
Life expectancy: 79.5 years
31
Nebraska
Life expectancy: 79.4 years
30
Maryland
Life expectancy: 79.2 years
29
Virginia
Life expectancy: 79.2 years
28
Idaho
Life expectancy: 79.1 years
27
Illinois
Life expectancy: 79.1 years
26
South Dakota
Life expectancy: 79.1 years
25
Maine
Life expectancy: 79 years
24
Montana
Life expectancy: 78.9 years
23
Delaware
Life expectancy: 78.6 years
22
Pennsylvania
Life expectancy: 78.5 years
21
Kansas
Life expectancy: 78.5 years
20
Texas
Life expectancy: 78.5 years
19
Wyoming
Life expectancy: 78.4 years
18
Nevada
Life expectancy: 78.1 years
17
Alaska
Life expectancy: 78.1 years
16
Michigan
Life expectancy: 78 years
15
North Carolina
Life expectancy: 77.9 years
14
New Mexico
Life expectancy: 77.8 years
13
Ohio
Life expectancy: 77.5 years
12
Missouri
Life expectancy: 77.4 years
11
Georgia
Life expectancy: 77.4 years
10
Indiana
Life expectancy: 77.2 years
9
South Carolina
Life expectancy: 76.8 years
8
Tennessee
Life expectancy: 76.1 years
7
Arkansas
Life expectancy: 75.8 years
6
Kentucky
Life expectancy: 75.8 years
5
Oklahoma
Life expectancy: 75.7 years
4
Louisiana
Life expectancy: 75.6 years
3
Alabama
Life expectancy: 75.4 years
2
West Virginia
Life expectancy: 75.3 years
1
Mississippi
Life expectancy: 74.7
And if you notice something unusual or strange happening with your body, you might want to consider these 40 Sneaky Signs That You're Unhealthier Than You May Think.
