San Francisco Crowned Healthiest U.S. City in 2024 WalletHub Study

The study evaluates over 180 cities using 41 key health indicators, highlighting disparities in health and the importance of city infrastructure in supporting well-being.

San Francisco tops the WalletHub 2024 list as the healthiest U.S. city, praised for its low obesity rates and accessibility to healthy foods and green spaces.
Honolulu, Seattle, San Diego, and Washington D.C. follow closely behind in the top five, each with unique strengths in healthcare, fitness, and access to nutritious food.
The study highlights a significant disparity in health across U.S. cities, with Brownsville, Texas, and other cities at the bottom facing challenges in healthcare access and healthy living conditions.
Experts emphasize that while individual efforts in maintaining health are crucial, the city's infrastructure and access to resources play a significant role in overall well-being.
The rankings were determined using 41 key indicators of good health, including healthcare availability, food and fitness options, and green space access.