California Life Expectancy Calculator
Here's a comprehensive table summarizing the key information about California's life expectancy:
| Year | Overall Life Expectancy | Notable Changes and Demographics |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 81.4 years | Baseline year before COVID-19 pandemic4 |
| 2020 | 79.2 years | 2.2-year drop due to first year of pandemic4 |
| 2021 | 78.4 years | Further 0.8-year drop despite vaccine availability4 |
| 2022 | 79.0 years | Slight recovery, ranking 4th among U.S. states3 |
Demographic Impact (2019-2021)
Income-Related Disparities
- Lowest-income areas: 4-5 year decrease
- Highest-income areas: Less than 1 year decrease
- Gap between highest and lowest income areas increased from 11.5 to over 15 years24
Regional Variations (as of 2022)
- Highest: Marin County (83.8 years)
- Lowest: Del Norte County (76.4 years)
- Urban/coastal counties generally higher than rural/inland counties3
Additional Insights
- California ranked 2nd in life expectancy among U.S. states in 2018, dropped to 10th in 20211
- Life expectancy for 65-year-olds in California (2021): 19.3 years (17.8 for men, 20.7 for women)1
- COVID-19 impact continued into 2021 despite vaccine availability45
This table provides a comprehensive overview of California's life expectancy trends, highlighting the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the disparities among different demographic and socioeconomic groups.