Do you live in one of the states with the shortest lifespan? See where it ranks among all 50, according to data.
States with the shortest lifespans
According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released in January 2026, American life expectancy has reached an all-time high. The average lifespan across the entire population in 2024 was 79 years, an increase of 0.6 years from 2023