5 States With The Longest Life Expectancy In America

In this article, we are going to look at the 5 states with the longest life expectancy in America. If you want to read more about the states with the longest life expectancy in America and check out our detailed analysis of the biotechnology industry, you can go to 20 States With The Longest Life Expectancy In America.

5. Massachusetts

Life Expectancy (Years): 79.0

Massachusetts is nicknamed the “Bay State” as a reference to one of the most famous bays, Cape Cod, where the Pilgrims first settled. It is known for being a leading cranberry-producing state in the US. The state has a diverse landscape, which includes coastal areas, mountains, and forests. As of 2020, Massachusetts has a life expectancy of 79.0 years.

4. California

Life Expectancy (Years): 79.0

California, nicknamed “The Golden State” because of its golden poppy flowers in the spring and its long history with the Gold Rush, is known for famous landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge and the Hollywood sign. The state is home to Central Valley farmland, the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the Mojave Desert, cliff-lined beaches, and  redwood forest. As of 2020, California also has a life expectancy of 79.0 years.

3. Minnesota

Life Expectancy (Years): 79.1

Minnesota has many great waterways including rivers, lakes, and ponds. This explains why the state has been given the nickname ‘Land of 10,000 Lakes’. The state’s location in the Upper Midwest allows it to experience each of the four seasons and some of the widest variety of weather in America. As of 2020, Minnesota has a life expectancy at birth 79.1 years and ranks among the top 3 US states with the longest life expectancy.

2. Washington

Life Expectancy (Years): 79.2

Nicknamed “The Evergreen State”, Washington with its mountainous landscapes has an abundance of evergreen forests. Washington is famous for its amazing outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, mountain biking, and climbing. As of 2020, Washington has a life expectancy of 79.2 years.

1. Hawaii

Life Expectancy (Years): 80.7

Hawaii is the only state that is an archipelago, and also the only state in the tropics. Nicknamed “The Aloha State” and also known as “Paradise of the Pacific”, Hawaii is known for its beautiful beaches. Washington, with life expectancy at birth of 80.7 years as of 2020, tops our list as the state with the longest life expectancy in America.

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