News US presidents tend to live longer lives: Here’s how Jimmy Carter’s record age compares. February 18, 2023February 21, 2023Jim Sergent, USA TODAYComments Off on US presidents tend to live longer lives: Here’s how Jimmy Carter’s record age compares. Jimmy Carter, the 39th president, has lived the longest of any other. His longevity may foretell a new trend among former U.S. presidents.