State life expectancy · Rank 11 of 51
Life expectancy in Colorado
People born in Colorado can expect to live 78.5 years on average, based on 2022 death rates. That is 1.0 years longer than the U.S. figure of 77.5 for the same year.
At birth, all
78.5
U.S.: 77.5
At birth, men
76.1
U.S.: 74.8
At birth, women
81.0
U.S.: 80.2
Years left at 65
18.3 / 20.4
Men / women
Years left at each age in Colorado
| Age | Men | Women | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | 76.1 | 81.0 | 78.5 |
| 20 | 57.0 | 61.7 | 59.2 |
| 40 | 39.0 | 42.7 | 40.8 |
| 50 | 30.3 | 33.4 | 31.9 |
| 60 | 22.1 | 24.6 | 23.4 |
| 65 | 18.3 | 20.4 | 19.4 |
| 70 | 14.7 | 16.4 | 15.6 |
| 80 | 8.2 | 9.3 | 8.8 |
| 90 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
Odds of reaching 85 and 90 in Colorado
| Starting age | Men reach 85 | Women reach 85 | Men reach 90 | Women reach 90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 41% | 52% | 20% | 30% |
| 65 | 46% | 56% | 23% | 33% |
| 75 | 57% | 65% | 29% | 37% |
Neighbors in the ranking
| Rank | State | At birth | At 65 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Utah | 79.0 | 19.0 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | 78.7 | 19.1 |
| 11 | Colorado | 78.5 | 19.4 |
| 12 | Idaho | 78.4 | 19.0 |
| 13 | Washington | 78.4 | 19.1 |
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 Colorado?
78.5 years at birth in 2022: 76.1 for males and 81.0 for females, according to NCHS state life tables. That is 1.0 years above the U.S. average of 77.5.
How does Colorado rank for life expectancy?
Colorado ranks 11 of 51 (50 states plus D.C.) for life expectancy at birth, and 10 of 51 for remaining years at age 65.
How long will a 65-year-old in Colorado live?
On average, a 65-year-old man in Colorado has about 18.3 years left and a 65-year-old woman about 20.4.