Overview

• 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.