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Want To Live A Long Life? Top 10 States For Longevity!

Top 10 and Bottom 10 U.S. States Where People Live the Longest

If you are looking to live to a ripe old age, then check out these top U.S. states where people are not only living longer but also better. Eons Inc. in its 2007 State of Longevity Report lists the top 10 and bottom 10 U.S. states where people's longevity is the highest. Hawaii tops the longevity list with the highest calculated age of 91.98 years. The report also ranks the states based on behaviors that affect longevity such as the best attitude on aging, eating habits, amount of exercise and hours at work.

The longevity report was compiled from data provided from more than 450,000 respondents, aged 50 and above, on various factors including their personal history, lifestyle, nutrition, medical and family history. The report ranked all the 50 states based on the responses made on an online longevity calculator. The respondents received feedback on how to improve their behavior and lifestyle to maximize their lifespan.

Here is the list of top 10 U.S. states where people live the longest -

1. Hawaii with an age expectancy of 91.98 years
2. Colorado with an age expectancy of 91.76 years
3. New Mexico with an age expectancy of 91.60 years
4. California with an age expectancy of 91.55 years
5. Arizona with an age expectancy of 91.39 years
6. Vermont with an age expectancy of 91.38 years
7. Oregon with an age expectancy of 91.36 years
8. Washington with an age expectancy of 91.30 years
9. Idaho with an age expectancy of 91.15 years
10. Minnesota with an age expectancy of 91.15 years

The bottom 10 U.S. states where people live the longest are -

1. Kentucky with the lowest calculated age of 89.86 years
2. Pennsylvania with the lowest calculated age of 89.81 years
3. Ohio with the lowest calculated age of 89.80 years
4. Indiana with the lowest calculated age of 89.74 years
5. Oklahoma with the lowest calculated age of 89.73 years
6. Illinois with the lowest calculated age of 89.68 years
7. Arkansas with the lowest calculated age of 89.65 years
8. Louisiana with the lowest calculated age of 89.61 years
9. Missouri with the lowest calculated age of 89.60 years
10. West Virginia with the lowest calculated age of 89.52 years

It can be noted that the difference between the states with the highest and lowest calculated age expectancy is just below three years.

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