Healthiest & Unhealthiest Cities in America in 2026

Mar 30, 2026

Adam McCann, WalletHub Financial Writer

Mar 30, 2026WalletHub Financial Writer

Healthiest & Unhealthiest Cities in America

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Where you live can have a major impact on your health. Some cities encourage wellness by improving access to fresh, nutritious food and recreational spaces. Others focus on keeping health care affordable or maintaining clean, safe parks for residents. When these essential factors are overlooked, maintaining good health becomes much more challenging.

To identify the cities that place the greatest emphasis on well-being, WalletHub evaluated more than 180 of the largest U.S. cities using 41 key health indicators. The analysis considers everything from the cost of a medical visit to fruit and vegetable consumption and the percentage of adults who are physically active.

“Staying healthy is a personal responsibility, and everyone should strive to eat nutritious food, exercise regularly and look after their mental health. However, where people live can have a big influence on how successful they are at staying in good health, so the best cities are the ones that provide the greatest access to high-quality healthcare, green spaces, recreation centers, and healthy food.”

Chip Lupo, WalletHub Analyst

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Main Findings

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Healthiest Places to Live in the U.S.

Overall Rank	City	Total Score	Health Care Rank	Food Rank	Fitness Rank	Green Space Rank
1	San Francisco, CA	70.41	32	1	16	1
2	San Diego, CA	65.19	31	4	25	4
3	Seattle, WA	63.57	29	7	10	11
4	Salt Lake City, UT	63.26	30	19	7	2
5	Portland, OR	63.21	59	8	15	5
6	Washington, DC	61.91	56	10	5	17
7	Denver, CO	61.65	50	12	8	15
8	Honolulu, HI	61.52	80	14	36	3
9	Austin, TX	61.11	27	13	23	22
10	Scottsdale, AZ	60.64	26	80	1	13
11	Atlanta, GA	60.47	57	17	3	26
12	Irvine, CA	60.29	5	38	29	10
13	Minneapolis, MN	60.24	10	28	37	12
14	Pittsburgh, PA	58.60	17	18	44	33
15	Los Angeles, CA	58.47	92	5	53	18
16	Oakland, CA	58.42	54	3	55	36
17	Boston, MA	58.19	8	11	70	45
18	San Jose, CA	58.00	11	9	72	40
19	Fremont, CA	57.76	7	20	17	69
20	Chicago, IL	57.65	91	16	20	25
21	Huntington Beach, CA	57.51	20	41	9	30
22	Portland, ME	56.85	13	21	118	6
23	New York, NY	56.72	111	2	97	21
24	Orlando, FL	56.07	39	25	24	58
25	Raleigh, NC	55.97	15	36	2	107
26	Glendale, CA	55.52	62	49	13	14
27	Sacramento, CA	55.34	100	15	40	38
28	South Burlington, VT	55.26	3	24	122	60
29	Las Vegas, NV	55.22	149	26	12	24
30	St. Louis, MO	54.55	104	37	4	47
31	Cincinnati, OH	54.46	94	56	21	20
32	Madison, WI	53.90	14	44	76	41
33	St. Paul, MN	53.63	55	61	67	16
34	Columbia, MD	53.52	1	89	30	95
35	Santa Rosa, CA	53.50	86	52	57	7
36	Tampa, FL	53.49	77	23	19	77
37	Long Beach, CA	53.40	76	30	45	44
38	Garden Grove, CA	52.83	58	45	89	8
39	Burlington, VT	52.63	12	29	127	43
40	Oceanside, CA	52.51	41	51	26	90
41	Missoula, MT	52.51	9	77	99	28
42	Phoenix, AZ	52.21	73	39	42	54
43	Overland Park, KS	52.14	2	108	41	82
44	Philadelphia, PA	52.07	131	22	54	55
45	Grand Rapids, MI	52.05	34	69	60	37
46	Miami, FL	51.89	83	6	100	88
47	Bismarck, ND	51.70	24	101	28	91
48	Tempe, AZ	51.01	61	88	33	39
49	Sioux Falls, SD	50.92	4	87	61	116
50	Charlotte, NC	50.81	45	33	14	148
51	Richmond, VA	50.74	79	75	32	57
52	Boise, ID	50.74	28	116	49	49
53	St. Petersburg, FL	50.58	98	50	34	62
54	Rochester, NY	50.47	67	27	141	23
55	Buffalo, NY	50.41	69	40	109	34
56	Fort Lauderdale, FL	50.25	81	34	88	53
57	Lincoln, NE	49.97	23	122	31	74
58	Vancouver, WA	49.36	65	90	22	81
59	Virginia Beach, VA	49.15	21	86	39	112
60	Colorado Springs, CO	49.08	71	78	35	78
61	Providence, RI	48.73	36	63	134	32
62	Aurora, CO	48.57	74	66	18	122
63	Plano, TX	48.38	19	102	87	72
64	Albuquerque, NM	48.31	160	62	92	27
65	Baltimore, MD	48.27	117	31	71	93
66	Santa Ana, CA	48.17	78	53	90	70
67	Santa Clarita, CA	48.15	38	67	91	80
68	Nashua, NH	47.98	18	117	65	135
69	Wilmington, DE	47.69	97	60	94	46
70	Houston, TX	47.67	145	43	38	98
71	Yonkers, NY	47.63	33	35	166	48
72	Tucson, AZ	47.42	151	47	98	50
73	Chula Vista, CA	47.32	40	72	62	133
74	Pembroke Pines, FL	47.30	68	91	46	100
75	Henderson, NV	47.27	144	127	52	42
76	Jersey City, NJ	47.25	64	32	137	84
77	Jacksonville, FL	47.23	142	81	43	73
78	Omaha, NE	47.17	48	94	48	111
79	Aurora, IL	47.09	52	98	104	29
80	Worcester, MA	47.07	44	109	73	94
81	Tacoma, WA	47.06	130	82	27	108
82	Charleston, SC	46.84	22	113	83	138
83	Dallas, TX	46.78	110	70	47	97
84	Anaheim, CA	46.63	53	42	140	92
85	Louisville, KY	46.52	133	48	66	96
86	West Valley City, UT	46.46	114	57	103	59
87	Warwick, RI	46.33	6	85	131	130
88	Manchester, NH	46.22	35	120	101	87
89	Bridgeport, CT	46.15	60	121	138	9
90	Fargo, ND	46.14	25	95	117	101
91	Chesapeake, VA	46.14	47	138	77	66
92	Riverside, CA	46.01	101	84	68	85
93	Reno, NV	45.94	118	104	59	75
94	Spokane, WA	45.93	70	79	85	121
95	Billings, MT	45.82	122	58	82	103
96	Peoria, AZ	45.69	75	123	50	105
97	Durham, NC	45.67	16	73	75	171
98	Gilbert, AZ	45.67	43	114	6	169
99	Juneau, AK	45.51	154	100	148	19
100	Chandler, AZ	45.27	49	118	11	163
101	San Antonio, TX	45.08	155	71	78	79
102	Kansas City, MO	44.80	96	104	58	118
103	Pearl City, HI	44.66	37	93	129	115
104	Oxnard, CA	44.64	85	55	154	56
105	Columbus, OH	44.53	66	59	113	126
106	Lexington-Fayette, KY	44.45	63	65	93	146
107	Milwaukee, WI	44.41	103	83	139	61
108	New Haven, CT	44.36	51	111	162	31
109	New Orleans, LA	44.32	146	115	102	52
110	Nashville, TN	44.18	112	74	81	129
111	Anchorage, AK	43.78	156	106	136	35
112	Mesa, AZ	43.72	88	107	63	136
113	Indianapolis, IN	43.51	89	96	64	153
114	Rancho Cucamonga, CA	43.48	115	135	56	104
115	Nampa, ID	43.38	119	133	51	127
116	Fort Worth, TX	43.23	105	112	69	134
117	Salem, OR	43.22	113	103	108	76
118	Tallahassee, FL	42.81	82	151	74	110
119	Knoxville, TN	42.69	124	99	86	147
120	Chattanooga, TN	42.38	90	160	96	65
121	Cedar Rapids, IA	42.00	42	147	124	123
122	Modesto, CA	41.98	164	97	116	67
123	Glendale, AZ	41.92	125	126	79	120
124	Cleveland, OH	41.70	138	54	149	113
125	Stockton, CA	41.67	158	64	135	102
126	Columbia, SC	41.37	46	143	107	175
127	Des Moines, IA	40.78	72	131	146	109
128	Springfield, MO	40.27	120	153	95	150
129	Tulsa, OK	39.80	109	132	106	145
130	Lubbock, TX	39.49	150	158	105	114
131	Birmingham, AL	39.47	121	137	110	140
132	Newport News, VA	39.36	108	154	132	83
133	Garland, TX	39.30	157	134	151	64
134	Hialeah, FL	39.26	141	46	142	170
135	Norfolk, VA	39.25	123	139	112	132
136	El Paso, TX	38.88	168	110	156	89
137	Huntsville, AL	38.61	87	161	125	166
138	Little Rock, AR	38.50	93	169	121	142
139	Greensboro, NC	38.45	84	150	123	160
140	Rapid City, SD	38.42	95	119	164	144
141	Port St. Lucie, FL	38.25	129	136	115	155
142	Newark, NJ	38.12	174	68	152	141
143	Casper, WY	37.88	127	172	158	86
144	Oklahoma City, OK	37.85	99	125	145	158
145	Arlington, TX	37.72	107	140	130	152
146	Bakersfield, CA	37.41	159	129	159	117
147	Irving, TX	37.25	147	128	119	159
148	Fresno, CA	37.08	148	76	176	143
149	Ontario, CA	37.05	169	124	173	51
150	Cape Coral, FL	36.97	165	144	114	164
151	Wichita, KS	36.94	153	162	80	168
152	Akron, OH	36.93	140	149	167	68
153	Fontana, CA	36.90	162	130	155	124
154	Grand Prairie, TX	36.82	128	148	171	63
155	Lewiston, ME	36.70	126	152	163	139
156	San Bernardino, CA	36.59	175	142	161	71
157	Fort Wayne, IN	36.44	139	141	111	176
158	Baton Rouge, LA	36.38	135	173	126	137
159	Charleston, WV	36.29	106	156	133	180
160	Moreno Valley, CA	35.74	132	146	174	128
161	Cheyenne, WY	35.65	116	179	147	156
162	Amarillo, TX	35.16	166	166	157	125
163	Mobile, AL	34.94	172	145	120	179
164	Winston-Salem, NC	34.93	102	176	84	182
165	Detroit, MI	34.82	176	92	179	131
166	Augusta, GA	34.65	136	170	160	151
167	Dover, DE	34.50	143	167	168	157
168	North Las Vegas, NV	34.39	180	163	169	99
169	Fayetteville, NC	34.25	161	164	153	161
170	Columbus, GA	33.90	163	174	144	154
171	Las Cruces, NM	33.89	137	175	170	106
172	Jackson, MS	33.61	134	165	165	178
173	Memphis, TN	33.33	171	171	128	165
174	Montgomery, AL	32.06	167	178	143	177
175	Corpus Christi, TX	31.87	179	155	150	174
176	Toledo, OH	31.86	170	159	172	162
177	Huntington, WV	30.88	177	157	180	119
178	Fort Smith, AR	30.84	173	168	177	173
179	Shreveport, LA	28.34	152	182	178	167
180	Laredo, TX	27.68	182	177	181	149
181	Gulfport, MS	25.60	178	180	175	181
182	Brownsville, TX	24.34	181	181	182	172

Note: With the exception of “Total Score,” all of the columns in the table above depict the relative rank of that city, where a rank of 1 represents the best conditions for that metric category.

Cost of Medical Visit

Lowest

Lowest
1. Augusta, GA
2. St. Louis, MO
T-3. Riverside, CA
T-3. San Bernardino, CA
T-3. Fontana, CA

Highest

Highest
T-142. Boston, MA
T-142. Fargo, ND
T-142. Madison, WI
T-142. Anchorage, AK
T-142. Juneau, AK

Premature-Death Rate

Lowest

Lowest
1. San Jose, CA
2. Columbia, MD
3. Plano, TX
4. Yonkers, NY
5. Overland Park, KS

Highest

Highest
T-165. Memphis, TN
T-165. Charleston, WV
T-165. St. Louis, MO
T-165. Baltimore, MD
T-165. Huntington, WV

Mental-Health Counselors per Capita

Most

Most
T-1. Worcester, MA
T-1. Missoula, MT
T-1. Colorado Springs, CO
T-1. Richmond, VA
T-1. Manchester, NH

Fewest

Fewest
177. Wichita, KS
178. Winston-Salem, NC
179. Houston, TX
180. Huntsville, AL
181. Laredo, TX

% of Adults Not Eating Enough Fruits/Vegetables per Day

Lowest

Lowest
1. Portland, ME
T-2. San Francisco, CA
T-2. Oakland, CA
T-2. Fremont, CA
T-5. Burlington, VT
T-5. South Burlington, VT

Highest

Highest
136. Memphis, TN
137. Chattanooga, TN
138. Tallahassee, FL
139. Gulfport, MS
140. Baton Rouge, LA

Healthy Restaurants per Capita

Most

Most
1. Portland, OR
2. Atlanta, GA
3. New York, NY
4. San Francisco, CA
5. Washington, DC

Fewest

Fewest
171. Las Cruces, NM
172. Springfield, MO
173. Oxnard, CA
174. Laredo, TX
175. Port St. Lucie, FL

Dietitians & Nutritionists per Capita

Most

Most
T-1. Durham, NC
T-1. Sioux Falls, SD
T-1. Fargo, ND
T-1. Lexington-Fayette, KY
T-1. Austin, TX

Fewest

Fewest
174. Mobile, AL
175. Gulfport, MS
176. Bakersfield, CA
177. Shreveport, LA
178. Port St. Lucie, FL

Avg. Monthly Cost of Fitness-Club Membership

Lowest

Lowest
1. Columbus, GA
2. Aurora, CO
3. Bismarck, ND
4. Winston-Salem, NC
T-5. Chula Vista, CA
T-5. Hialeah, FL

Highest

Highest
T-162. Washington, DC
T-162. Dover, DE
T-162. Juneau, AK
T-162. San Jose, CA
T-162. New York, NY

% of Physically Active Adults

Highest

Highest
1. South Burlington, VT
2. Seattle, WA
3. Scottsdale, AZ
4. Gilbert, AZ
5. Washington, DC

Lowest

Lowest
178. Brownsville, TX
179. Detroit, MI
180. Gulfport, MS
181. Newark, NJ
182. Laredo, TX

In-Depth Look at the Healthiest Cities

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco is the healthiest city in America, in part because it has the second-lowest share of obese adults in the country, at nearly 18% of the population. This is helped by the fact that San Francisco has the second-lowest share of people who eat less than one serving of fruits or vegetables per day, and 100% of the population lives reasonably close to a location where they can do some sort of physical activity.

The Golden Gate City spends more per capita on parks and recreation than all major cities except one, allowing people to enjoy well-maintained nature and physical activity, and it’s also one of the most walkable and bikeable cities. Many people can get in their daily exercise on their way to and from work, local stores or restaurants.

Speaking of restaurants, San Francisco has some of the most healthy restaurants per capita, and it’s one of the best cities when it comes to vegetarian and gluten-free options per capita.

San Diego, CA

San Diego isn’t just a picture-perfect beach city – it’s also the second healthiest city in the country. San Diego ranks 10th nationwide for the number of healthy restaurants, giving residents plenty of options to maintain nutritious eating habits.

Physical wellness is a priority as well. San Diego has the 13th-lowest share of obese adults and the 11th-largest number of weight loss centers, reflecting a strong culture centered on fitness, healthy living, and overall well-being. San Diego residents can get healthy food straight from the source, too, as the city has the seventh-most farmers markets per capita. In addition, residents can stay fit while enjoying beautiful scenery, with the sixth-most hiking trails per capita.

Seattle, WA

Seattle is the third-healthiest city in America, boasting the highest physical activity rates in the country, with 87% of adults participating in the past month. In addition, Seattle is among the top cities of the country when it comes to parks and recreation spending per capita, which ensures that residents have a lot of well-maintained places to stay active.

Seattle residents also search Google for health-related terms like “healthy dinner ideas” and “healthy snacks” more than people in most other cities, which shows that they are interested in maintaining a good diet.

The Emerald City is among the greenest cities in America, too. Having a clean environment and promoting sustainability help boost residents’ health.

Ask the Experts

With health care still a hot issue, we asked a panel of experts to weigh in on how to build good personal health. Click on the experts’ profiles below to read their bios and thoughts on the following key questions:

What are the most important factors to consider in choosing a city that is good for your health?
Since health and wealth are both long-term investments, what are some effective strategies for convincing people to invest more in their health today?
What tips do you have for a person looking to embrace a more healthier lifestyle while on a budget?
What measures can local authorities undertake in order to improve local health care systems?
What are some ways for local authorities to create healthier cities?

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Dara W. Ford
Ph.D., RDN, LDN, Program Director, Master of Science in Nutrition Education, Professorial Lecturer, Department of Health Studies, College of Arts and Sciences - American University
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Andrew Burnstine
Ph.D., Associate Professor, College of Business and Management - Lynn University
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Angeli Gianchandani
Global Brand Strategist | Strategic Advisor, InstaLILY AI | NYU Adjunct Professor
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Dr. Casey Colin
DCN, RDN, LDN, FAND, Director, Nutrition and Dietetics Undergraduate Programs, Associate Professor, Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, Brooks College of Health - University of North Florida
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Amy Justice
MD, Ph.D. - C.N.H. Long Professor of Medicine (General Medicine) and Professor of Public Health (Health Policy) – Yale University
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David Simon
Associate Professor of Economics - University of Connecticut
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Methodology

In order to identify the overall healthiest cities in the U.S., WalletHub compared 182 cities — including the 150 most populated U.S. cities, plus at least two of the most populated cities in each state — across four key dimensions: 1) Health Care, 2) Food, 3) Fitness and 4) Green Space. Our sample considers only the city proper in each case and excludes cities in the surrounding metro area.

We evaluated the four dimensions using 41 relevant metrics, which are listed below with their corresponding weights. Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale, with a score of 100 representing the most favorable conditions for a healthy lifestyle. Data for metrics marked with an asterisk (*) were available at the state level only. For metrics marked with two asterisks (**), we calculated the population size using the square root of the population in order to avoid overcompensating for minor differences across cities.

We then determined each city’s weighted average across all metrics to calculate its overall score and used the resulting scores to rank-order our sample.

Health Care – Total Points: 25

Premature-Death Rate: Triple Weight (~3.95 Points)
Note: “Premature Death” refers to years of potential life lost.
Mental Health: Full Weight (~1.32 Points)
Note: This metric measures the percentage of adults reporting 14 or more mentally unhealthy days in the past month.
Mental-Health Counselors per Capita: Full Weight (~1.32 Points)
Note: Mental-Health Counselors refers to Mental Health Counselors and Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers.
Physical Health: Full Weight (~1.32 Points)
Note: This metric measures the percentage of adults reporting 14 or more physically unhealthy days in the past month.
Family Doctors per Capita: Full Weight (~1.32 Points)
Dentists per Capita: Full Weight (~1.32 Points)
Cost of Medical Visit: Full Weight (~1.32 Points)
Cost of Dental Visit: Full Weight (~1.32 Points)
Cost of Basic Medicine: Full Weight (~1.32 Points)
Note: This metric refers to cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex or equivalent brands).
Quality of Public Hospital System*: Full Weight (~1.32 Points)
Note: This metric is based on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ ranking of public hospital systems.
Hospital Beds per Capita: Full Weight (~1.32 Points)
Adult Health-Insurance Coverage: Full Weight (~1.32 Points)
Note: This metric measures the percentage of adults ages 19 to 64 with health insurance coverage.
Youth Health-Insurance Coverage: Full Weight (~1.32 Points)
Note: This metric measures the percentage of youths ages 18 and younger with health insurance coverage.
Share of Adults Who Visited a Doctor or a Dentist in the Past Year: Full Weight (~1.32 Points)
Share of Adults Who Checked their Cholesterol in the Past 5 years: Full Weight (~1.32 Points)
Mammography Screenings Among Women Ages 50–74: Full Weight (~1.32 Points)
Share of Women & Men Ages 65 and Older Who Received Core Preventive Services: Full Weight (~1.32 Points)
Note: This metric measures the percentage of women aged 65 and older who report having received all of the following: an influenza vaccination in the past year; a pneumococcal vaccination (PPV) ever; either a fecal occult blood test (FOBT) within the past year, a sigmoidoscopy within the past 5 years and a FOBT within the past 3 years, or a colonoscopy within the previous 10 years; and a mammogram in the past 2 years and men aged 65 and older who report having received all of the following: an influenza vaccination in the past year; a PPV ever; and either a fecal occult blood test (FOBT) within the past year, a sigmoidoscopy within the past 5 years and a FOBT within the past 3 years, or a colonoscopy within the past 10 years.

Food – Total Points: 25

Inadequate Fruit & Vegetable Consumption: Double Weight (~5.00 Points)
Note: This metric measures the percentage of adults consuming fewer than one serving of fruits or vegetables per day.
Farmer's Markets per Capita**: Full Weight (~2.50 Points)
Gourmet Specialty-Food Stores per Capita**: Full Weight (~2.50 Points)
Healthy Restaurants per Capita**: Full Weight (~2.50 Points)
Note: “Healthy Restaurants” refers to vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free establishments.
Dietitians & Nutritionists per Capita: Full Weight (~2.50 Points)
Share of Residents Who Say They Eat Healthy: Full Weight (~2.50 Points)
Note: This metric is based on Gallup and Sharecare's 2016 Community Rankings for Healthy Eating report which examines healthy eating across the nation.
Google Search Interest for “Healthy Eating”: Full Weight (~2.50 Points)
Note: This metric measures the search interest for “healthy food near me”, “healthy dinner ideas”, “healthy snacks”, “health food stores”, “healthy recipes”, “healthy grocery list”.
Share of Obese Residents: Full Weight (~2.50 Points)
Limited Access to Healthy Foods: Full Weight (~2.50 Points)
Note: This metric measures the percentage of the population who earn a low income and do not live within a reasonable distance to a grocery store.

Fitness – Total Points: 25

Share of Adults Who Engage in Any Physical Activity: Double Weight (~6.25 Points)
Well-Being “Physical” Score: Full Weight (~3.13 Points)
Note: This metric refers to the city’s score in the “Physical” section of the Sharecare Community Well-Being Index rankings. “Physical” refers to having good health and enough energy to get things done daily.
Fitness & Instruction Centers per Capita**: Full Weight (~3.13 Points)
Average Cost of Fitness-Club Membership: Full Weight (~3.13 Points)
Weight-Loss Centers per Capita**: Full Weight (~3.13 Points)
Fitness Trainers & Aerobics Instructors per Capita: Full Weight (~3.13 Points)
Intramural Leagues per Capita**: Full Weight (~3.13 Points)

Green Space – Total Points: 25

Parkland Acres per Capita: Full Weight (~3.13 Points)
Quality of Parks: Full Weight (~3.13 Points)
Note: This metric measures “parks spending per capita” as a proxy for “parks quality.”
Hiking Trails per Capita**: Full Weight (~3.13 Points)
Walk Score: Full Weight (~3.13 Points)
Bike Score: Full Weight (~3.13 Points)
Physical-Activity Access: Full Weight (~3.13 Points)
Note: This metric measures the percentage of the population with adequate access to locations for engaging in physical activity.
City “Greenness”: Full Weight (~3.13 Points)
Note: This metric is based on WalletHub’s "Greenest Cities in America" ranking that encompasses environmental metrics like air quality or “green” transportation.
Recreation Access: Full Weight (~3.13 Points)
Note: This metric is based on WalletHub’s "Best & Worst Cities for Recreation" ranking.

Sources: Data used to create this ranking were collected as of March 2, 2026 from the U.S. Census Bureau, Council for Community and Economic Research, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, County Health Rankings, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Yelp, Numbeo, Sharecare Community Well-Being Index, Google Ads, The Trust for Public Land, Expatistan, Walk Score, Gallup-Sharecare, IMLeagues and WalletHub research.

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Why weren't some of these factors considered: air quality, crime, bike & pedestrian safety, #car accidents?

@meggarrett634

Definitely a limitation of this study. Yes, a city may have a lot of vegetables available, farmer's markets and health clubs, but if there is a lot of crime, drug use and homeless issues, the overall health of the community is diminished.

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which is unhealthiest number 1 or number 182?

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Healthiest & Unhealthiest Cities in America (2026)

Main Findings

Healthiest Places to Live in the U.S.

In-Depth Look at the Healthiest Cities

San Francisco, CA

San Diego, CA

Seattle, WA

Ask the Experts

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Methodology

Health Care – Total Points: 25

Food – Total Points: 25

Fitness – Total Points: 25

Green Space – Total Points: 25

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Questions & Answers(2 questions)

Why weren't some of these factors considered: air quality, crime, bike & pedestrian safety, #car accidents?

which is unhealthiest number 1 or number 182?

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