79.6 years
Life expectancy
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Utah | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.6 | 78.4 |
National ranking
Utah ranks #4 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
Utah's life expectancy is about 79.6 years, above the national average, reflecting healthy lifestyle factors including low rates of smoking and alcohol use. Key figures for Utah include Life expectancy of 79.6 years, offering a clear snapshot of life expectancy in the state. Understanding life expectancy helps residents, businesses and policymakers compare Utah to national and regional benchmarks.
Did you know?
- Utah has among the lowest smoking rates in the U.S. due to LDS health practices.