People in Massachusetts Will Live Longer Than People In 88% of US States – Here Are the Grim Numbers
We may have some bangin’ traffic in Massachusetts but at least we’ll be “enjoying” it for a long time, relatively. NiceRX, which is known for their herbal smoking aid, recently…
We may have some bangin' traffic in Massachusetts but at least we'll be "enjoying" it for a long time, relatively. NiceRX, which is known for their herbal smoking aid, recently reported their findings showing life expectancy of residents in each of the 50 states.
Why do we live longer in Massachusetts? I'm not sure but it must mean that Dunkin' is the fountain of youth. And if you're curious which Massachusetts towns get the bragging rights for having the most Dunkin' locations CLICK HERE.
And now my dear mortals, here are the Top 20 States with the LONGEST life expectancies. Sorry Mississippi, you finished last on the list meaning you have the shortest life expectancy. That stinks. But at least your state is the most fun to spell quickly. That's something.
Also, one state does significantly better and has the longest life expectancy. Can you guess which state's residents live the longest? Answer is at the bottom (keep scrolling!). I bet you can guess it.
#19 (tie) - New Jersey
Life expectancy: 77.5 years old
#19 (tie) - Iowa
Life expectancy: 77.5 years old
#19 (tie) - Florida
Life expectancy: 77.5 years old
#18 - Virginia
Life expectancy: 77.6 years old
#15 (tie) - Wisconsin
Life expectancy: 77.7 years old
#15 (tie) - New York
Life expectancy: 77.7 years old
#15 (tie) - Nebraska
Life expectancy: 77.7 years old
#14 - Maine
Life expectancy: 77.8 years old
#13 - Rhode Island
Life expectancy: 78.2 years old
#12 - Colorado
Life expectancy: 78.3 years old
#10 (tie) - Idaho
Life expectancy: 78.4 years old
#10 (tie) - Connecticut
Life expectancy: 78.4 years old
#9 - Utah
Life expectancy: 78.6 years old
#7 (tie) - Vermont
Life expectancy: 78.8 years old
#7 (tie) - Oregon
Life expectancy: 78.8 years old
#4 (tie) - New Hampshire
Life expectancy: 79.0 years old
#4 (tie) - Massachusetts
Life expectancy: 79.0 years old
#4 (tie) - California
Life expectancy: 79.0 years old
#3 - Minnesota
Life expectancy: 79.1 years old
#2 - Washington
Life expectancy: 79.2 years old
#1 - Hawaii
Life expectancy: 80.7 years old
