Lifespan in Iowa from 1959 to 2005

In Iowa the lifespan was 71.83 years in 1959 and 78.98 years in 2005

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Lifespan in Iowa from 1959 to 2005

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 2005, the life expectancy in Iowa was 78.98 years, which was 1.42 years higher than the U.S. national average of 77.56 years. On average from 1959 to 2005, the life expectancy in Iowa was 1.83 years higher than U.S. national average. While Iowa experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.94% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in Iowa from 1959 to 2005
Figure 1: Chart of Lifespan in Iowa from 1959 to 2005

Lifespan in Iowa from 1959 to 2005: 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 2005, the life expectancy for men was 76.45 years, which was 4.93 years lower than women’s average of 81.38 years. On average from 1959 to 2005, the life expectancy for men was 72.12 years and women was 78.92 years. Iowa experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in Iowa from 1959 to 2005: Men vs Women
Figure 2: Chart of Lifespan in Iowa from 1959 to 2005: Men vs Women

Lifespan in Iowa from 1959 to 2005: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1959 to 2005 are Hawaii with 76.62 years, Minnesota with 75.93 years, Wyoming with 73.90 years, New Hampshire with 74.85 years, Kansas with 75.05 years, while Iowa has an average lifespan of 75.51 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 2005, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 80.25 years, which was 1.27 years higher than Iowa's average of 78.98 years. In 1959, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 71.81 years, which was 0.02 years lower than Iowa's average of 71.83 years. While in 2005, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.09 years, which was 1.11 years higher than Iowa's average of 78.98 years. In 1959, the life expectancy in Wyoming was 70.01 years, which was 1.82 years lower than Iowa's average of 71.83 years. While in 2005, the life expectancy in Wyoming was 77.47 years, which was 1.51 years lower than Iowa's average of 78.98 years. In 1959, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 70.46 years, which was 1.37 years lower than Iowa's average of 71.83 years. While in 2005, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 79.12 years, which was 0.14 years higher than Iowa's average of 78.98 years. In 1959, the life expectancy in Kansas was 71.93 years, which was 0.10 years higher than Iowa's average of 71.83 years. While in 2005, the life expectancy in Kansas was 77.77 years, which was 1.21 years lower than Iowa's average of 78.98 years.

Lifespan in Iowa from 1959 to 2005: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
Figure 3: Chart of Lifespan in Iowa from 1959 to 2005: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in Iowa from 1959 to 2005 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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