The average height of a woman in the United States is approximately 5 feet 4 inches (about 162.5 cm). This figure is supported by multiple sources including data from the CDC and health organizations

. Some sources specify a slightly lower average around 5 feet 3.3 to 5 feet 3.5 inches (161 cm to 161.5 cm), reflecting minor variations depending on the dataset and year

. Height can vary by ethnicity and region within the U.S. For example, non- Hispanic Black women average around 5 feet 4 inches, while non-Hispanic Asian and Mexican-American women average closer to 5 feet 1.5 inches

. Additionally, average height by state shows some variation, with taller averages generally found in northern plains states

. In summary, the average height of American women is generally between 5 feet 3 inches and 5 feet 4 inches, with 5 feet 4 inches being the most commonly cited figure.