This US city with iconic landmarks and vibrant art scenes is the healthiest to live in, and it's not NYC

Take a look at the top 10 healthiest cities in the United States.

Published on: Apr 3, 2025, 11:26:49 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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San Francisco has been ranked the healthiest city in the US in a new WalletHub analysis. San Francisco earned the crown partly due to its population’s low obesity rate at just 18% of the population, as well as easy access to green spaces.

This US city with iconic landmarks and vibrant art scenes is the healthiest to live in, and it's not (Unsplash - representational image)

The new WalletHub analysis of 182 of the largest cities in the United States compared cities across four areas to determine their ranking – healthcare, food, fitness and green space. Each of the areas were evaluated using metrics such as mature death rate, access to healthy food, gym membership costs and parks per capita. San Francisco, California, topped the list on the basis of the parameters.

Why was San Francisco ranked the healthiest city in the US?

WalletHub said on its website that San Francisco’s victory was “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,” it added.

The analysis also found that San Francisco has some of the most healthy restaurants per capita. It is also considered one of the best cities for vegetarian and gluten-free options per capita.

While San Francisco won the title, Brownsville, Texas came in last place in the ranking. Take a look at the top 10 healthiest cities in the US:

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Honolulu, Hawaii
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Salt Lake City, Utah
San Diego, California
Portland, Oregon
Denver, Colorado
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Washington, DC
Huntington Beach, California

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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