Spatial Variability and Clustering of Life Expectancy in the United States: 1990–2019

The recent stagnation in life expectancy reflects wide spatial heterogeneity in changes in longevity. Growing spatial differences in longevity render males and females in the South, specifically the Appalachia and along the Mississippi River, to consistently live disproportionate short lives. Further studies should explore the contribution of different causes of death and the potential contextual drivers of these patterns.