State life expectancy · Rank 25 of 51
Life expectancy in South Dakota
People born in South Dakota can expect to live 77.3 years on average, based on 2022 death rates. That is 0.2 years shorter than the U.S. figure of 77.5 for the same year.
At birth, all
77.3
U.S.: 77.5
At birth, men
75.2
U.S.: 74.8
At birth, women
79.6
U.S.: 80.2
Years left at 65
18.1 / 20.7
Men / women
Years left at each age in South Dakota
| Age | Men | Women | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | 75.2 | 79.6 | 77.3 |
| 20 | 56.4 | 60.5 | 58.4 |
| 40 | 38.6 | 42.1 | 40.3 |
| 50 | 29.9 | 33.2 | 31.5 |
| 60 | 22.0 | 24.7 | 23.3 |
| 65 | 18.1 | 20.7 | 19.4 |
| 70 | 14.5 | 16.7 | 15.6 |
| 80 | 8.3 | 9.7 | 9.1 |
| 90 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4.5 |
Odds of reaching 85 and 90 in South Dakota
| Starting age | Men reach 85 | Women reach 85 | Men reach 90 | Women reach 90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 39% | 51% | 20% | 31% |
| 65 | 44% | 56% | 23% | 34% |
| 75 | 55% | 65% | 29% | 39% |
Neighbors in the ranking
| Rank | State | At birth | At 65 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Virginia | 77.5 | 18.6 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | 77.3 | 18.7 |
| 25 | South Dakota | 77.3 | 19.4 |
| 26 | Montana | 77.3 | 19.1 |
| 27 | Texas | 77.1 | 18.3 |
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 South Dakota?
77.3 years at birth in 2022: 75.2 for males and 79.6 for females, according to NCHS state life tables. That is 0.2 years below the U.S. average of 77.5.
How does South Dakota rank for life expectancy?
South Dakota ranks 25 of 51 (50 states plus D.C.) for life expectancy at birth, and 12 of 51 for remaining years at age 65.
How long will a 65-year-old in South Dakota live?
On average, a 65-year-old man in South Dakota has about 18.1 years left and a 65-year-old woman about 20.7.