Lifespan in West Virginia from 1960 to 1992

In West Virginia the lifespan was 69.56 years in 1960 and 74.45 years in 1992

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Lifespan in West Virginia from 1960 to 1992

In 1960, the life expectancy in West Virginia was 69.56 years, which was 0.28 years lower than the U.S. national average of 69.84 years. While in 1992, the life expectancy in West Virginia was 74.45 years, which was 1.35 years lower than the U.S. national average of 75.8 years. On average from 1960 to 1992, the life expectancy in West Virginia was 1.05 years lower than U.S. national average. While West Virginia experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 1.50% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in West Virginia from 1960 to 1992
Figure 1: Chart of Lifespan in West Virginia from 1960 to 1992

Lifespan in West Virginia from 1960 to 1992: Men vs Women

In West Virginia, the life expectancy in 1960 for men was 66.21 years, which was 7.12 years lower than women’s average of 73.33 years. While in 1992, the life expectancy for men was 71 years, which was 6.80 years lower than women’s average of 77.8 years. On average from 1960 to 1992, the life expectancy for men was 67.81 years and women was 75.54 years. West Virginia experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in West Virginia from 1960 to 1992: Men vs Women
Figure 2: Chart of Lifespan in West Virginia from 1960 to 1992: Men vs Women

Lifespan in West Virginia from 1960 to 1992: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1960 to 1992 are Hawaii with 75.69 years, Kansas with 74.24 years, Wisconsin with 74.19 years, South Dakota with 73.86 years, Massachusetts with 73.71 years, while West Virginia has an average lifespan of 71.57 years. In 1960, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 71.34 years, which was 1.78 years higher than West Virginia's average of 69.56 years. While in 1992, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 78.74 years, which was 4.29 years higher than West Virginia's average of 74.45 years. In 1960, the life expectancy in Kansas was 71.86 years, which was 2.30 years higher than West Virginia's average of 69.56 years. While in 1992, the life expectancy in Kansas was 77.22 years, which was 2.77 years higher than West Virginia's average of 74.45 years. In 1960, the life expectancy in Wisconsin was 71.11 years, which was 1.55 years higher than West Virginia's average of 69.56 years. While in 1992, the life expectancy in Wisconsin was 77.57 years, which was 3.12 years higher than West Virginia's average of 74.45 years. In 1960, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 70.52 years, which was 0.96 years higher than West Virginia's average of 69.56 years. While in 1992, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 76.93 years, which was 2.48 years higher than West Virginia's average of 74.45 years. In 1960, the life expectancy in Massachusetts was 70.53 years, which was 0.97 years higher than West Virginia's average of 69.56 years. While in 1992, the life expectancy in Massachusetts was 76.95 years, which was 2.50 years higher than West Virginia's average of 74.45 years.

Lifespan in West Virginia from 1960 to 1992: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
Figure 3: Chart of Lifespan in West Virginia from 1960 to 1992: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in West Virginia from 1960 to 1992 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 West Virginia lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.

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