Lifespan in Tennessee from 1960 to 1997

In Tennessee the lifespan was 69.38 years in 1960 and 74.68 years in 1997

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Lifespan in Tennessee from 1960 to 1997

In 1960, the life expectancy in Tennessee was 69.38 years, which was 0.46 years lower than the U.S. national average of 69.84 years. While in 1997, the life expectancy in Tennessee was 74.68 years, which was 1.85 years lower than the U.S. national average of 76.53 years. On average from 1960 to 1997, the life expectancy in Tennessee was 0.80 years lower than U.S. national average. While Tennessee experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 1.94% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in Tennessee from 1960 to 1997
Figure 1: Chart of Lifespan in Tennessee from 1960 to 1997

Lifespan in Tennessee from 1960 to 1997: Men vs Women

In Tennessee, the life expectancy in 1960 for men was 66.17 years, which was 6.62 years lower than women’s average of 72.79 years. While in 1997, the life expectancy for men was 71.28 years, which was 6.68 years lower than women’s average of 77.96 years. On average from 1960 to 1997, the life expectancy for men was 68.43 years and women was 76.16 years. Tennessee experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in Tennessee from 1960 to 1997: Men vs Women
Figure 2: Chart of Lifespan in Tennessee from 1960 to 1997: Men vs Women

Lifespan in Tennessee from 1960 to 1997: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1960 to 1997 are Kansas with 74.61 years, Minnesota with 75.33 years, Oregon with 74.24 years, New Hampshire with 74.15 years, Nebraska with 74.79 years, while Tennessee has an average lifespan of 72.27 years. In 1960, the life expectancy in Kansas was 71.86 years, which was 2.48 years higher than Tennessee's average of 69.38 years. While in 1997, the life expectancy in Kansas was 77.35 years, which was 2.67 years higher than Tennessee's average of 74.68 years. In 1960, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 71.82 years, which was 2.44 years higher than Tennessee's average of 69.38 years. While in 1997, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 78.76 years, which was 4.08 years higher than Tennessee's average of 74.68 years. In 1960, the life expectancy in Oregon was 71.02 years, which was 1.64 years higher than Tennessee's average of 69.38 years. While in 1997, the life expectancy in Oregon was 77.33 years, which was 2.65 years higher than Tennessee's average of 74.68 years. In 1960, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 70.72 years, which was 1.34 years higher than Tennessee's average of 69.38 years. While in 1997, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 78 years, which was 3.32 years higher than Tennessee's average of 74.68 years. In 1960, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 71.97 years, which was 2.59 years higher than Tennessee's average of 69.38 years. While in 1997, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 77.7 years, which was 3.02 years higher than Tennessee's average of 74.68 years.

Lifespan in Tennessee from 1960 to 1997: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
Figure 3: Chart of Lifespan in Tennessee from 1960 to 1997: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in Tennessee from 1960 to 1997 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 Tennessee lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.

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