Miles away, years apart: In Shelby County, where you live impacts how long you’ll live
Different census tracts in Shelby County vary wildly in socioeconomics and environment, so much so that expected life spans range from 65.3 years up to 84.6 years in the county. (Photos by Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
For residents of one pocket of Binghampton, the average life expectancy is about 66 years. A few miles away, in East Memphis’ River Oaks, residents can expect to live about 18 years longer.
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Aisling Mäki
Aisling Mäki has been writing about Memphis since she moved to the city more than 20 years ago. She’s worked for print, digital and broadcast news outlets, including Memphis Daily News and Action News 5 (WMC), as well as public relations agencies. Her work has earned awards from The Associated Press, Tennessee Press Association, Society of Professional Journalists and Public Relations Society of America.
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