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How long will you live?

How long will you live?

Mississippians have the lowest average life expectancy in the U.S. and on average live 4 fewer years for men and 3 fewer years for women than the national average.

Those who live in Hancock County have the longest average life expectancy in South Mississippi, but it's 3 years shorter for males and 1 1/2 years shorter for females than the national average.

Here are the average years of life expectancy:

Data from sun-herald-graphics.silk.co

-- WorldLifeExpectancy.com

This story was originally published June 5, 2016 at 6:00 AM with the headline "How long will you live? ."

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