Life span of Texans is shorter than New Yorkers. This is how long state residents live
The average life expectancy of Texans is lower than that of the average American.
In August, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released life expectancy data from the National Center for Health Statistics. The data included the life expectancy rates for males and females.
The national average life expectancy at birth is 76.4, according to the CDC. The national average for males is 73.5, compared to 79.3 for females.
Where does Texas rank among the national average? Here’s what to know.
What is the average life expectancy in Texas?
The average life expectancy at birth in Texas is 75.4.
This rate puts Texas one point below the average life expectancy and 31st overall in the country, per CDC data. The average life expectancy in Texas for males and females is also below the national average.
The average life expectancy for males in Texas is 72.7, while females is higher at 78.3.
This puts the Texas male rate 0.8 below the national average and female rate one point below.
What state has the highest average life expectancy?
That would be Hawaii, with a 79.9 average life expectancy at birth.
The Aloha State is also first nationwide in life expectancy for males (77) and females (83.1). Here’s a look at the 10 states with the highest life expectancy:
- Hawaii- 79.9
- Massachusetts- 79.6
- Connecticut- 79.2
- New York- 79
- New Jersey- 79
- Minnesota- 78.8
- New Hampshire- 78.5
- Rhode Island- 78.5
- Vermont- 78.4
- California- 78.3
