Lifespan in West Virginia from 2018 to 2019

In 2018, the life expectancy in West Virginia was 74.53 years, which was 4.26 years lower than the U.S. national average of 78.79 years. While in 2019, the life expectancy in West Virginia was 74.68 years, which was 4.24 years lower than the U.S. national average of 78.92 years. On average from 2018 to 2019, the life expectancy in West Virginia was 4.25 years lower than U.S. national average. While West Virginia experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.04% faster growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in West Virginia from 2018 to 2019: Men vs Women

In West Virginia, the life expectancy in 2018 for men was 71.86 years, which was 5.50 years lower than women’s average of 77.36 years. While in 2019, the life expectancy for men was 72.1 years, which was 5.32 years lower than women’s average of 77.42 years. On average from 2018 to 2019, the life expectancy for men was 71.98 years and women was 77.39 years. West Virginia experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in West Virginia from 2018 to 2019: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 2018 to 2019 are Minnesota with 80.66 years, California with 81.10 years, Nebraska with 79.34 years, South Dakota with 78.75 years, New Hampshire with 79.47 years, while West Virginia has an average lifespan of 74.61 years. In 2018, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.69 years, which was 6.16 years higher than West Virginia's average of 74.53 years. While in 2019, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.63 years, which was 5.95 years higher than West Virginia's average of 74.68 years. In 2018, the life expectancy in California was 81.04 years, which was 6.51 years higher than West Virginia's average of 74.53 years. While in 2019, the life expectancy in California was 81.16 years, which was 6.48 years higher than West Virginia's average of 74.68 years. In 2018, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 79.27 years, which was 4.74 years higher than West Virginia's average of 74.53 years. While in 2019, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 79.4 years, which was 4.72 years higher than West Virginia's average of 74.68 years. In 2018, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 79 years, which was 4.47 years higher than West Virginia's average of 74.53 years. While in 2019, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 78.5 years, which was 3.82 years higher than West Virginia's average of 74.68 years. In 2018, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 79.34 years, which was 4.81 years higher than West Virginia's average of 74.53 years. While in 2019, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 79.6 years, which was 4.92 years higher than West Virginia's average of 74.68 years.

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in West Virginia from 2018 to 2019 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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