Lifespan in Iowa from 1959 to 1977

In Iowa the lifespan was 71.83 years in 1959 and 75.23 years in 1977

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Lifespan in Iowa from 1959 to 1977

In 1959, the life expectancy in Iowa was 71.83 years, which was 1.89 years higher than the U.S. national average of 69.94 years. While in 1977, the life expectancy in Iowa was 75.23 years, which was 2.02 years higher than the U.S. national average of 73.21 years. On average from 1959 to 1977, the life expectancy in Iowa was 1.89 years higher than U.S. national average. While Iowa experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.06% faster growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in Iowa from 1959 to 1977
Figure 1: Chart of Lifespan in Iowa from 1959 to 1977

Lifespan in Iowa from 1959 to 1977: Men vs Women

In Iowa, the life expectancy in 1959 for men was 68.66 years, which was 6.65 years lower than women’s average of 75.31 years. While in 1977, the life expectancy for men was 71.23 years, which was 8.07 years lower than women’s average of 79.3 years. On average from 1959 to 1977, the life expectancy for men was 69.19 years and women was 76.61 years. Iowa experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in Iowa from 1959 to 1977: Men vs Women
Figure 2: Chart of Lifespan in Iowa from 1959 to 1977: Men vs Women

Lifespan in Iowa from 1959 to 1977: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1959 to 1977 are North Dakota with 72.84 years, Hawaii with 73.76 years, Oregon with 72.16 years, Massachusetts with 71.95 years, South Dakota with 72.09 years, while Iowa has an average lifespan of 72.79 years. In 1959, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 71.65 years, which was 0.18 years lower than Iowa's average of 71.83 years. While in 1977, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 75.46 years, which was 0.23 years higher than Iowa's average of 75.23 years. In 1959, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 71.52 years, which was 0.31 years lower than Iowa's average of 71.83 years. While in 1977, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 76.97 years, which was 1.74 years higher than Iowa's average of 75.23 years. In 1959, the life expectancy in Oregon was 70.67 years, which was 1.16 years lower than Iowa's average of 71.83 years. While in 1977, the life expectancy in Oregon was 74.29 years, which was 0.94 years lower than Iowa's average of 75.23 years. In 1959, the life expectancy in Massachusetts was 70.79 years, which was 1.04 years lower than Iowa's average of 71.83 years. While in 1977, the life expectancy in Massachusetts was 74.63 years, which was 0.60 years lower than Iowa's average of 75.23 years. In 1959, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 70.99 years, which was 0.84 years lower than Iowa's average of 71.83 years. While in 1977, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 74.31 years, which was 0.92 years lower than Iowa's average of 75.23 years.

Lifespan in Iowa from 1959 to 1977: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
Figure 3: Chart of Lifespan in Iowa from 1959 to 1977: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in Iowa from 1959 to 1977 report comes from Mortality.org, a highly reputable platform that provides comprehensive demographic data on mortality rates worldwide. It's a collaborative project of respected research institutions such as the Department of Demography at the University of California, Berkeley; the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research; and INED - French Institute for Demographic Studies. Mortality.org's datasets are trusted globally by researchers and policy makers due to their rigorous research methods and commitment to privacy and ethical guidelines. As such, readers can be confident that our report offers precise insights into Iowa lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.

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