States Where People Live The Longest: Is It New Jersey?

Eating healthy, exercising, getting a good night's rest.

Although it can be difficult at times, you try to live a healthy lifestyle hoping to live long enough to see your grandkids grow up and if you're lucky enough your great-grandkids too.

Some things are simply beyond your control, but the big question is what's the secret to living a long and healthy life?

Definitely the answer we're all looking for, right?!

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I always love hearing how people who are celebrating their 100th birthday respond when asked what the secret to living to be 100 years old is.

I've heard people say it's having a positive outlook on life, managing stress, having a purpose, and I've even heard people say having a glass of wine every day.

My amazing grandmother lived to be 102. She would always say "Everything in moderation." I just love that answer.

The State Where People Live The Longest: Is It New Jersey?

Stacker used data to rank every state's average life expectancy from lowest to highest.

It provides the total number of seniors in each state, ranks health care for seniors, gives the median age, and provides a breakdown by sex and race.

Read More: New Jersey Is Ranked One Of The Happiest States In The Country

Certain risk factors also play a big role in life expectancy. They give the example that women tend to engage in less risky behavior than men and suffer fewer vehicular accidents.

So where does New Jersey rank? Here's the average life expectancy in each state.