Mississippi

Mississippi has earned the unfortunate distinction of having the shortest life expectancy in the United States. On average, residents of the Magnolia State live for approximately 75 years, a stark contrast to 11 other states in the nation where individuals are expected to reach at least 80 years of age.

That’s a significant five-year gap, which means those living in Mississippi have five fewer years to enjoy life compared to their counterparts in other states. This statistic underscores the health challenges and disparities that exist within Mississippi and the need for improved healthcare access, education, and public health initiatives to address this concerning gap in life expectancy.