In Iowa the lifespan was 79.38 years in 2007 and 77.56 years in 2020
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Lifespan in Iowa from 2007 to 2020
In 2007, the life expectancy in Iowa was 79.38 years, which was 1.30 years higher than the U.S. national average of 78.08 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in Iowa was 77.56 years, which was 0.51 years higher than the U.S. national average of 77.05 years. On average from 2007 to 2020, the life expectancy in Iowa was 0.69 years higher than U.S. national average. While Iowa experienced a negative life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.97% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in Iowa from 2007 to 2020: Men vs Women
In Iowa, the life expectancy in 2007 for men was 77 years, which was 4.64 years lower than women’s average of 81.64 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy for men was 75.08 years, which was 5.10 years lower than women’s average of 80.18 years. On average from 2007 to 2020, the life expectancy for men was 76.85 years and women was 81.58 years. Iowa experienced a negative growth rate for men and a negative growth rate for women.
Lifespan in Iowa from 2007 to 2020: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 2007 to 2020 are Oregon with 79.30 years, Nebraska with 79.26 years, Washington with 79.88 years, California with 80.48 years, Colorado with 79.90 years, while Iowa has an average lifespan of 79.23 years. In 2007, the life expectancy in Oregon was 78.75 years, which was 0.63 years lower than Iowa's average of 79.38 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in Oregon was 78.79 years, which was 1.23 years higher than Iowa's average of 77.56 years. In 2007, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 78.98 years, which was 0.40 years lower than Iowa's average of 79.38 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 77.9 years, which was 0.34 years higher than Iowa's average of 77.56 years. In 2007, the life expectancy in Washington was 79.34 years, which was 0.04 years lower than Iowa's average of 79.38 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in Washington was 79.31 years, which was 1.75 years higher than Iowa's average of 77.56 years. In 2007, the life expectancy in California was 79.52 years, which was 0.14 years higher than Iowa's average of 79.38 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in California was 79.24 years, which was 1.68 years higher than Iowa's average of 77.56 years. In 2007, the life expectancy in Colorado was 79.58 years, which was 0.20 years higher than Iowa's average of 79.38 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in Colorado was 78.44 years, which was 0.88 years higher than Iowa's average of 77.56 years.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in Iowa from 2007 to 2020 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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