Lifespan in West Virginia from 2014 to 2017

In 2014, the life expectancy in West Virginia was 75.19 years, which was 3.70 years lower than the U.S. national average of 78.89 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in West Virginia was 74.46 years, which was 4.18 years lower than the U.S. national average of 78.64 years. On average from 2014 to 2017, the life expectancy in West Virginia was 3.90 years lower than U.S. national average. While West Virginia experienced a negative life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.65% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in West Virginia from 2014 to 2017: Men vs Women

In West Virginia, the life expectancy in 2014 for men was 72.53 years, which was 5.42 years lower than women’s average of 77.95 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy for men was 71.91 years, which was 5.21 years lower than women’s average of 77.12 years. On average from 2014 to 2017, the life expectancy for men was 72.25 years and women was 77.52 years. West Virginia experienced a negative growth rate for men and a negative growth rate for women.

Lifespan in West Virginia from 2014 to 2017: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 2014 to 2017 are Minnesota with 80.73 years, Hawaii with 81.42 years, Oregon with 79.37 years, Washington with 80.05 years, California with 80.87 years, while West Virginia has an average lifespan of 74.84 years. In 2014, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.88 years, which was 5.69 years higher than West Virginia's average of 75.19 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.62 years, which was 6.16 years higher than West Virginia's average of 74.46 years. In 2014, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 81.47 years, which was 6.28 years higher than West Virginia's average of 75.19 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 81.34 years, which was 6.88 years higher than West Virginia's average of 74.46 years. In 2014, the life expectancy in Oregon was 79.45 years, which was 4.26 years higher than West Virginia's average of 75.19 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in Oregon was 79.34 years, which was 4.88 years higher than West Virginia's average of 74.46 years. In 2014, the life expectancy in Washington was 80.16 years, which was 4.97 years higher than West Virginia's average of 75.19 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in Washington was 79.96 years, which was 5.50 years higher than West Virginia's average of 74.46 years. In 2014, the life expectancy in California was 81.03 years, which was 5.84 years higher than West Virginia's average of 75.19 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in California was 80.87 years, which was 6.41 years higher than West Virginia's average of 74.46 years.

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in West Virginia from 2014 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 West Virginia lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.

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