Americans are living longer. Mississippi's life expectancy is lower than the national average. Why? Map shows counties where ...

Average life expectancy in the year 1800 was no older than 40 years globally, but longer for those who survived childhood. Modern life expectancies of around 79 years in the United States are largely ...

Chicago’s average life expectancy bounced back to 78.7 years in 2023, nearly hitting its prepandemic peak — though large gaps remain between races and neighborhoods, according to the city health ...

The estimated life expectancy at birth for Washington, D.C., was 77.4 years in 2023, according to data released by the City ...

If you think you know how long a retirement-age American is likely to live, try taking our one-question quiz. Most people get ...