Health — United States

Insurance coverage, obesity, smoking and life expectancy for all 50 states for 2026. Calculator, charts and state vs state — CDC & Census data.

Insurance coverage, obesity, smoking and life expectancy for 2026. Click any state for its page.
Best Insured
Massachusetts
3.0% uninsured · #1
Healthiest Weight
Colorado
24.5% obesity · #1
Longest Life
Hawaii
80.9 yrs · #1
U.S. Average
7.9% uninsured
31.8% obesity · 78.4 yrs life

BMI & Health Cost — Quick Check

Body mass index and estimated extra health cost from obesity.

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Life Expectancy
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Extra Cost / yr
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Lowest Uninsured — Top 5 (Best Coverage)

Massachusetts 3.0%, Hawaii 4.2% — near-universal coverage.

Highest Obesity — Top 5
Longest Life Expectancy — Top 5

State vs State — Compare Health

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#State ↕Uninsured % ↕Obesity % ↕Life Expectancy ↕Smoking % ↕
Source: CDC/Census · Updated annually

Frequently asked questions

What data does this page show?

Compare healthcare availability profiles, life expectancy matrixes, and state-by-state wellness indicator variables.

What drives life expectancy gaps?

Coverage, obesity, smoking, income and care access — all compared here.

Uninsured rate matters?

Higher uninsured shares usually mean delayed care and worse outcomes.

How current are the figures?

All figures reflect 2026 and update automatically from official sources.

Where do the numbers come from?

All figures are compiled from official U.S. government public data and refreshed automatically. LifeIndexData is 100% free to use and fully independent: we are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or compensated by any bank, lender or financial institution, and advertising never influences our data or rankings.

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