As time has gone by, in general the average lifespan has continued to increase. In fact, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the current average lifespan for Americans is 78.8 years. While this is average that means there are places in the US where the average lifespan is lower than 78.8 years and places where it is higher. Here we will highlight the 10 counties in the US with the highest lifespan and include some interesting data about each county.
10. COLLIER COUNTY, FL
– Notable City: Naples, Florida
– Population: 372,880
– Median Life Span: 83.4 years
– Median Home List Price: $479,400
9. TETON COUNTY,WY
– Notable City: Jackson, WY
– Population: 23,265
– Median Life Span: 83.5 years –
– Median Home List Price: $1,305,200
8. LOS ALAMOS COUNTY, NM
– Notable City: Los Alamos, NM
– Population: 18,738
– Median Life Span: 83.5 years
– Median Home List Price: $384,400
7. SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA
– Notable City: Friday Harbor, WA
– Population: 16,715
– Median Life Span: 83.7 years
– Median Home List Price: $774,400
6. PRESIDIO COUNTY, TX
– Notable City: Marfa, TX
– Population: 7,156
– Median Life Span: 83.7 years
– Median Home List Price: $297,000
5. ALEUTIANS EAST BOROUGH, AK
– Notable City: King Cove, AK
– Population: 3,370
– Median Life Span: 83.7 years
– Median Home List Price: $226,500
4. FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA
– Notable City: Herndon, VA
– Population: 1,148,433
– Median Life Span: 83.7 years
– Median Home List Price: $608,700
3. MARIN COUNTY, CA
– Notable City: San Rafael, CA
– Population: 260,651
– Median Life Span: 83.8 years
– Median Home List Price: $1,425,400
2. BILLINGS COUNTY, ND
– Notable City: Medora, ND
– Population: 940
– Median Life Span: 84 years
– Median Home List Price: $331,200
1. SUMMIT COUNTY, CO
– Notable City: Breckenridge, CO
– Population: 30,585
– Median Life Span: 86.8 years
– Median Home List Price: $930,500
Source:
“https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/life-expectancy.htm,” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.