Lifespan in West Virginia from 1977 to 1983

In West Virginia the lifespan was 71.78 years in 1977 and 73.61 years in 1983

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Lifespan in West Virginia from 1977 to 1983

In 1977, the life expectancy in West Virginia was 71.78 years, which was 1.43 years lower than the U.S. national average of 73.21 years. While in 1983, the life expectancy in West Virginia was 73.61 years, which was 0.95 years lower than the U.S. national average of 74.56 years. On average from 1977 to 1983, the life expectancy in West Virginia was 1.18 years lower than U.S. national average. While West Virginia experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.71% faster growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in West Virginia from 1977 to 1983
Figure 1: Chart of Lifespan in West Virginia from 1977 to 1983

Lifespan in West Virginia from 1977 to 1983: Men vs Women

In West Virginia, the life expectancy in 1977 for men was 67.73 years, which was 8.33 years lower than women’s average of 76.06 years. While in 1983, the life expectancy for men was 69.82 years, which was 7.64 years lower than women’s average of 77.46 years. On average from 1977 to 1983, the life expectancy for men was 68.76 years and women was 76.78 years. West Virginia experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in West Virginia from 1977 to 1983: Men vs Women
Figure 2: Chart of Lifespan in West Virginia from 1977 to 1983: Men vs Women

Lifespan in West Virginia from 1977 to 1983: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1977 to 1983 are Hawaii with 77.27 years, Minnesota with 76.17 years, South Dakota with 74.97 years, Massachusetts with 75.04 years, Oregon with 75.07 years, while West Virginia has an average lifespan of 72.71 years. In 1977, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 76.97 years, which was 5.19 years higher than West Virginia's average of 71.78 years. While in 1983, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 77.49 years, which was 3.88 years higher than West Virginia's average of 73.61 years. In 1977, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 75.52 years, which was 3.74 years higher than West Virginia's average of 71.78 years. While in 1983, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 76.78 years, which was 3.17 years higher than West Virginia's average of 73.61 years. In 1977, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 74.31 years, which was 2.53 years higher than West Virginia's average of 71.78 years. While in 1983, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 75.53 years, which was 1.92 years higher than West Virginia's average of 73.61 years. In 1977, the life expectancy in Massachusetts was 74.63 years, which was 2.85 years higher than West Virginia's average of 71.78 years. While in 1983, the life expectancy in Massachusetts was 75.48 years, which was 1.87 years higher than West Virginia's average of 73.61 years. In 1977, the life expectancy in Oregon was 74.29 years, which was 2.51 years higher than West Virginia's average of 71.78 years. While in 1983, the life expectancy in Oregon was 75.66 years, which was 2.05 years higher than West Virginia's average of 73.61 years.

Lifespan in West Virginia from 1977 to 1983: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
Figure 3: Chart of Lifespan in West Virginia from 1977 to 1983: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in West Virginia from 1977 to 1983 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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