79.0 years
Life Expectancy
~10th in the U.S.
Rank
81.2 years
Female
76.8 years
Male
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79 | 78.4 |
National ranking
New Hampshire ranks #7 of 50 states by life expectancy.
| #1 | New York | 80.5 |
| #2 | Massachusetts | 79.6 |
| #3 | New Jersey | 79.6 |
| #4 | Utah | 79.6 |
| #5 | Washington | 79.2 |
| #6 | Minnesota | 79.1 |
| #7 | New Hampshire | 79 |
| #8 | California | 79 |
| #9 | Colorado | 79 |
| #10 | Rhode Island | 78.9 |
| #11 | Oregon | 78.8 |
| #12 | Wisconsin | 78.2 |
| #13 | Maine | 78.2 |
| #14 | North Dakota | 78 |
| #15 | Montana | 77.9 |
| #16 | Connecticut | 77.9 |
| #17 | Hawaii | 77.9 |
| #18 | Arkansas | 77.9 |
| #19 | Mississippi | 77.9 |
| #20 | Alabama | 77.9 |
| #21 | South Carolina | 77.9 |
| #22 | West Virginia | 77.9 |
| #23 | Nebraska | 77.9 |
| #24 | Maryland | 77.9 |
| #25 | Iowa | 77.9 |
| #26 | Idaho | 77.9 |
| #27 | Kansas | 77.9 |
| #28 | Virginia | 77.8 |
| #29 | Illinois | 77.7 |
| #30 | Florida | 77.5 |
| #31 | Delaware | 77.4 |
| #32 | Pennsylvania | 77 |
| #33 | Nevada | 77 |
| #34 | South Dakota | 77 |
| #35 | Texas | 76.5 |
| #36 | Michigan | 76.5 |
| #37 | Arizona | 76.3 |
| #38 | North Carolina | 76.1 |
| #39 | Ohio | 75.9 |
| #40 | New Mexico | 75.8 |
| #41 | Georgia | 75.6 |
| #42 | Missouri | 75.4 |
| #43 | Oklahoma | 75.4 |
| #44 | Indiana | 75.1 |
| #45 | Kentucky | 74.6 |
| #46 | Louisiana | 74 |
| #47 | Tennessee | 73.8 |
| #48 | Alaska | 44 |
| #49 | Wyoming | 38 |
| #50 | Vermont | 9 |
Overview
New Hampshire life expectancy stands at roughly 79.0 years, ranking among the top ten states, reflecting strong healthcare access and low poverty. This New Hampshire health metric compares favorably to the national average of 78.4 years.
Did you know?
- New Hampshire consistently ranks among the healthiest states in national wellness indexes.