Life expectancy for women in South Dakota
Life expectancy at birth for women in South Dakota was 79.3 years in 2021, according to the CDC. That is tied for 25th among the 50 states and DC, and the same as the US figure of 79.3.
The survival curve
South Dakota United States
Half of women in South Dakota reach about 85, which is well above the 79.3 at the top of this page. Two things explain the difference. Deaths at young ages pull an average down further than they move the halfway mark. And the curve is built on the 2023 national table, while the published state figures are from 2021, a pandemic year when life expectancy was lower.
If you've already made it this far
Life expectancy at birth counts everyone, including those who die young. A woman in South Dakota who has already reached one of these ages can expect more.
| Age now | Years left, on average | Half reach |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | 56.9 | 85 |
| 35 | 47.3 | 85 |
| 45 | 38.0 | 85 |
| 55 | 29.0 | 86 |
| 65 | 20.7 | 87 |
| 75 | 13.1 | 88 |
Estimates for a woman with average habits. The quiz adjusts them for yours.
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These are averages for women in South Dakota. The quiz adjusts for your age, smoking, exercise, and build, and hands you a tombstone.
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- 25th Florida 79.3
- 25th Pennsylvania 79.3
- 25th South Dakota 79.3
- 28th Montana 78.8
- 29th Kansas 78.7
Men in South Dakota: 74.1 years at birth, 5.2 years fewer.
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Where the numbers come from
Life expectancy at birth, the rank, and the gap are from the CDC's U.S. State Life Tables, 2021 (National Vital Statistics Reports, Vol. 73, No. 7). The curve and the table by age are this site's estimates: they apply South Dakota's 2021 gap from the national figure to the Social Security 2023 life table. How the math works.