Life Expectancy in Connecticut Among Highest in the Nation

According to MSN/Right Livin, Connecticut is at the top of the heap when it comes to life expectancy. They looked at the numbers, factored in things like healthcare access, lifestyle habits, income, and community support, and when all was said and done, our state landed at No. 3 in the nation. Not too shabby.

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Here’s the Top 5:

1. Hawaii – 79.9 years
2. Massachusetts – 79.6 years
3. Connecticut – 79.2 years
4. New Jersey – 79.0 years
5. New York – 79.0 years

What do these states all have in common? They consistently rank among the most expensive places to live in the U.S. Looks like time really is on your side—assuming you can afford to buy it.

It makes me wonder: what if this study dug a little deeper? How much of an impact do personal finances have on life expectancy within a state? I’d be willing to bet the numbers in Greenwich look a whole lot different than the numbers in Bridgeport.

We already know wealthy Connecticut residents are doing just fine. They’ve got excellent insurance, easy access to top-tier healthcare, a lower-than-average obesity rate, and strong public health programs working in their favor.

But what about the rest of us? I live here, but I’m not rich. So what’s my life expectancy number? It sure isn’t 79.2. The stress of just trying to keep up in this state is enough to shuffle you off this mortal coil way earlier. Hold on, let me crunch some numbers of my own that are a little more inclusive. Ah yes, here it is: the life expectancy of non-wealthy Connecticut residents is… six. That could be problematic.

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