Life expectancy in Philadelphia is below average: report

PHILADELPHIA - 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 Philadelphia was 75 years in 2023, according to data released by the City Health Dashboard.