State life expectancy · Rank 32 of 51
Life expectancy in District of Columbia
People born in District of Columbia can expect to live 76.6 years on average, based on 2022 death rates. That is 0.9 years shorter than the U.S. figure of 77.5 for the same year.
At birth, all
76.6
U.S.: 77.5
At birth, men
73.3
U.S.: 74.8
At birth, women
79.7
U.S.: 80.2
Years left at 65
16.9 / 20.2
Men / women
Years left at each age in District of Columbia
| Age | Men | Women | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | 73.3 | 79.7 | 76.6 |
| 20 | 54.4 | 60.3 | 57.4 |
| 40 | 36.3 | 41.0 | 38.7 |
| 50 | 27.6 | 32.0 | 29.9 |
| 60 | 20.1 | 23.8 | 22.1 |
| 65 | 16.9 | 20.2 | 18.7 |
| 70 | 14.1 | 16.8 | 15.6 |
| 80 | 8.5 | 10.4 | 9.6 |
| 90 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
Odds of reaching 85 and 90 in District of Columbia
| Starting age | Men reach 85 | Women reach 85 | Men reach 90 | Women reach 90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 33% | 48% | 17% | 31% |
| 65 | 40% | 55% | 21% | 35% |
| 75 | 55% | 67% | 29% | 43% |
Neighbors in the ranking
| Rank | State | At birth | At 65 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Arizona | 76.7 | 18.8 |
| 31 | Maine | 76.6 | 18.7 |
| 32 | District of Columbia | 76.6 | 18.7 |
| 33 | Delaware | 76.5 | 18.8 |
| 34 | Kansas | 76.5 | 18.1 |
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 District of Columbia?
76.6 years at birth in 2022: 73.3 for males and 79.7 for females, according to NCHS state life tables. That is 0.9 years below the U.S. average of 77.5.
How does District of Columbia rank for life expectancy?
District of Columbia ranks 32 of 51 (50 states plus D.C.) for life expectancy at birth, and 25 of 51 for remaining years at age 65.
How long will a 65-year-old in District of Columbia live?
On average, a 65-year-old man in District of Columbia has about 16.9 years left and a 65-year-old woman about 20.2.