These New York Counties Have the Longest Life Expectancies

There's some good news if you live in one of these eleven New York counties: they have the highest life expectancies in New York State.

There are tons of suggestions for longevity. From eating healthier to being more active, there's plenty of options in the Empire State. But which counties made the list?

The Longest-Living Counties in New York State

To be clear, the longest-living counties in New York are not the longest-living areas in the world (or even the country), where many residents are known to stay alive for 100 years or more. Still, it's helpful to know the highlights of the state.

How Do Hudson Valley Counties Rank?

If we're just going with which counties have the most opportunities to be healthy, it would seem that the Hudson Valley and other counties further upstate would lead the list.

With famous hiking trails and some of the best vegan restaurants, surely these places also have the longest life expectancy... right? As it turns out, mountain vistas and plant-based diets aren't the only thing keeping New Yorkers alive for longer.

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Where To Find New York's Longest-Living Counties

The longest-living New York counties are almost all concentrated in one specific area, with a few special outliers (shout out to Tompkins County in central New York). Check out the entire list below, and keep scrolling to see where New York lands on the list of the healthiest states in the country.