Lifespan in Texas from 1960 to 2017

In 1960, the life expectancy in Texas was 70.18 years, which was 0.34 years higher than the U.S. national average of 69.84 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in Texas was 78.51 years, which was 0.13 years lower than the U.S. national average of 78.64 years. On average from 1960 to 2017, the life expectancy in Texas was 0.10 years lower than U.S. national average. While Texas experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.73% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in Texas from 1960 to 2017: Men vs Women

In Texas, the life expectancy in 1960 for men was 66.79 years, which was 7.12 years lower than women’s average of 73.91 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy for men was 76.11 years, which was 4.80 years lower than women’s average of 80.91 years. On average from 1960 to 2017, the life expectancy for men was 71.35 years and women was 78.02 years. Texas experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in Texas from 1960 to 2017: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1960 to 2017 are Nebraska with 76.22 years, Minnesota with 76.99 years, Hawaii with 77.63 years, Rhode Island with 75.80 years, New Hampshire with 75.95 years, while Texas has an average lifespan of 74.66 years. In 1960, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 71.97 years, which was 1.79 years higher than Texas's average of 70.18 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 79.23 years, which was 0.72 years higher than Texas's average of 78.51 years. In 1960, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 71.82 years, which was 1.64 years higher than Texas's average of 70.18 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.62 years, which was 2.11 years higher than Texas's average of 78.51 years. In 1960, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 71.34 years, which was 1.16 years higher than Texas's average of 70.18 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 81.34 years, which was 2.83 years higher than Texas's average of 78.51 years. In 1960, the life expectancy in Rhode Island was 70.58 years, which was 0.40 years higher than Texas's average of 70.18 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in Rhode Island was 79.57 years, which was 1.06 years higher than Texas's average of 78.51 years. In 1960, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 70.72 years, which was 0.54 years higher than Texas's average of 70.18 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 79.35 years, which was 0.84 years higher than Texas's average of 78.51 years.

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in Texas from 1960 to 2017 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 Texas lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.

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