Life expectancy in DC is just above average: report
Mar. 12, 2026
FOX 5
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Living up to 100 years old is a rare milestone achieved by a small portion of the population.
In the United States, life expectancy rose to its highest mark in history at 79 years in 2024 — but how does that number shift when it comes to life in major cities?
By the numbers: The estimated life expectancy at birth for Washington, D.C., was 77.4 years in 2023, according to data released by the City Health Dashboard. DC's age just about meets the average life expectancy of the analyzed cities, which is 77.3 years.