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Where do people live best and longest in the United States? The ranking

The website lifeextension.com analysed federal data for eight measures to determine which states have the healthiest lifestyles.

It then compared the states' overall lifestyle scores with their actual life expectancies in order to rank the states according to healthy habits and longevity.

In this overview, we provide you with the top 10 positions in the rankings they compiled, providing information on which American states have the longest and best quality of life.

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Where do people live best and longest in the United States? The ranking
The website lifeextension.com analysed federal data for eight measures to determine which states have the healthiest lifestyles. It then compared the states' overall lifestyle scores with their actual life expectancies in order to rank the states according to healthy habits and longevity. In this overview, we provide you with the top 10 positions in the rankings they compiled, providing information on which American states have the longest and best quality of life.
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10) Oregon
In 10th position is Oregon where life expectancy is 78.8 years, while it ranks 12th for lifestyle.
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9) California
In ninth position is California. The state of California has a life expectancy is 79 years, while it ranks 14th in lifestyle.
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8) Massachusetts
In eighth position is Massachusetts. The state of Massachusetts has a life expectancy of 79 years, and ranks 11th for lifestyle.
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7) Colorado
In seventh place is Colorado. In this state of Colorado, life expectancy is 78.3 years, and it ranks second in terms of lifestyle.
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6) Utah
In 6th position is Utah, a state where a peaceful living environment and a strong sense of community contribute to the general well-being of its inhabitants. Life expectancy is 78.6 years; the state ranks 3rd for lifestyle.
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5) New Hampshire
In fifth place is New Hampshire. Famous for its beautiful mountains, crystal-clear lakes and enchanting landscapes, life expectancy in this state is 79 years and ranks No. 7 for lifestyle.
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4) Washington
In fourth place in the ranking of the best states in the United States for a long and healthy life is Washington. Here, life expectancy is 79.2 years, while it ranks 8th for lifestyle.
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2) Minnesota
Minnesota, despite its often harsh climate, ranks second with a life expectancy of 79.1 years and fifth for lifestyle.
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2) Vermont
Also nicknamed The Green Mountain State, Vermont ranks second tied with Minnesota in the ranking. Life expectancy is 78.8 years and the state ranks first in terms of lifestyle.
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1) Hawaii
The Hawaiian Islands top the list: the paradisiacal environment and active lifestyle promote physical and mental wellbeing, ensuring enviable longevity. Life expectancy is 80.7 years; the state ranks 4th for lifestyle.
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