The Healthiest Cities in the United States

Living in a city where health is the norm can be that extra motivation you need to get off the couch and go run in the park. Surrounding yourself with healthy, positive people with fit bodies creates a virtuous cycle and pushes everyone to work out more often and eat better.

These are the best cities in the United States to make it easy to make healthier decisions and build healthier habits.

Greg Peter’s Healthiest Cities

 

Washington D.C.

The capital city is filled with beautiful parks, and those parks are always filled people working out. The smoking rate is very low and the availability of fresh, organic fruits and vegetables contribute to the health of D.C’s citizens. Even with the highly stressful work environment, heart disease rates are low.

Portland, Oregon

Portland is one of the cities where outdoor recreation is just part of the culture. People just assume you rock climb, bike or run. There is also as more healthy food options than fast food options.

Hartford, Connecticut

High quality hospitals and high incomes contribute to the health of this city. Surveys reveal residents of Hartford rank health as a priority, which is likely why the city has low rates of heart disease and diabetes.

San Diego, California

San Diego earns its title of America’s Finest City because of its weather. It’s a little to spread out to bike to work, but San Diegans can be active outdoors year round. Having a beach body isn’t just for the summer in this city.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

As one of the first cities to add bike trails, you will often see people outside biking to work during summer months. It is also a beautiful city with plenty of recreation possibilities. However, Minneapolis makes the list primarily because of the consistent low rates of heart disease and diabetes.

Denver, Colorado

If you’ve ever been to Denver, Colorado you know how many options they have for outdoor activities. Denver’s population doesn’t let these opportunities go to waste either. Low rates of disease and high rates of people very physically fit.