State life expectancy · Rank 17 of 51
Life expectancy in Iowa
People born in Iowa can expect to live 77.9 years on average, based on 2022 death rates. That is 0.4 years longer than the U.S. figure of 77.5 for the same year.
At birth, all
77.9
U.S.: 77.5
At birth, men
75.6
U.S.: 74.8
At birth, women
80.4
U.S.: 80.2
Years left at 65
17.4 / 20.0
Men / women
Years left at each age in Iowa
| Age | Men | Women | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | 75.6 | 80.4 | 77.9 |
| 20 | 56.4 | 61.1 | 58.7 |
| 40 | 37.9 | 41.9 | 39.8 |
| 50 | 29.0 | 32.7 | 30.9 |
| 60 | 21.0 | 24.0 | 22.5 |
| 65 | 17.4 | 20.0 | 18.7 |
| 70 | 13.9 | 16.1 | 15.1 |
| 80 | 7.9 | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| 90 | 3.7 | 4.5 | 4.2 |
Odds of reaching 85 and 90 in Iowa
| Starting age | Men reach 85 | Women reach 85 | Men reach 90 | Women reach 90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 35% | 49% | 17% | 29% |
| 65 | 41% | 53% | 20% | 32% |
| 75 | 52% | 63% | 26% | 38% |
Neighbors in the ranking
| Rank | State | At birth | At 65 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Vermont | 78.3 | 19.5 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | 78.1 | 19.1 |
| 17 | Iowa | 77.9 | 18.7 |
| 18 | North Dakota | 77.9 | 19.5 |
| 19 | Florida | 77.9 | 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 Iowa?
77.9 years at birth in 2022: 75.6 for males and 80.4 for females, according to NCHS state life tables. That is 0.4 years above the U.S. average of 77.5.
How does Iowa rank for life expectancy?
Iowa ranks 17 of 51 (50 states plus D.C.) for life expectancy at birth, and 28 of 51 for remaining years at age 65.
How long will a 65-year-old in Iowa live?
On average, a 65-year-old man in Iowa has about 17.4 years left and a 65-year-old woman about 20.0.