State life expectancy · Rank 6 of 51
Life expectancy in California
People born in California can expect to live 79.3 years on average, based on 2022 death rates. That is 1.8 years longer than the U.S. figure of 77.5 for the same year.
At birth, all
79.3
U.S.: 77.5
At birth, men
76.7
U.S.: 74.8
At birth, women
82.1
U.S.: 80.2
Years left at 65
18.3 / 21.0
Men / women
Years left at each age in California
| Age | Men | Women | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | 76.7 | 82.1 | 79.3 |
| 20 | 57.3 | 62.6 | 59.9 |
| 40 | 39.1 | 43.4 | 41.3 |
| 50 | 30.3 | 34.1 | 32.2 |
| 60 | 22.1 | 25.2 | 23.7 |
| 65 | 18.3 | 21.0 | 19.7 |
| 70 | 14.8 | 17.0 | 15.9 |
| 80 | 8.4 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| 90 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 4.5 |
Odds of reaching 85 and 90 in California
| Starting age | Men reach 85 | Women reach 85 | Men reach 90 | Women reach 90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 40% | 54% | 21% | 33% |
| 65 | 46% | 58% | 24% | 36% |
| 75 | 57% | 67% | 30% | 41% |
Neighbors in the ranking
| Rank | State | At birth | At 65 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | New York | 79.5 | 19.8 |
| 5 | Connecticut | 79.4 | 19.8 |
| 6 | California | 79.3 | 19.7 |
| 7 | Minnesota | 79.3 | 19.6 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | 79.2 | 19.4 |
Differences between states reflect income, smoking and obesity rates, rural access to care, overdose and injury deaths, and many other factors. A state average says little about any one person.
Source: NCHS U.S. State Life Tables, 2022. Period life tables describe 2022 death rates; they are not predictions for individuals.
Questions
What is the life expectancy in California?
79.3 years at birth in 2022: 76.7 for males and 82.1 for females, according to NCHS state life tables. That is 1.8 years above the U.S. average of 77.5.
How does California rank for life expectancy?
California ranks 6 of 51 (50 states plus D.C.) for life expectancy at birth, and 5 of 51 for remaining years at age 65.
How long will a 65-year-old in California live?
On average, a 65-year-old man in California has about 18.3 years left and a 65-year-old woman about 21.0.