21 hours Ago By Serena Neumeyer • Times of San Diego
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By clicking sign up, you agree to our terms . San Diego has been ranked the fifth healthiest city in the United States, according to a recent report by WalletHub . The personal finance company conducted a study comparing 182 of the largest cities in the country across 41 metrics of good health.
These metrics ranged from the cost of medical visits and fruit and vegetable consumption, to the share of physically active adults in each city. San Diego held some of the highest scores in hiking trails per capita, healthy restaurants per capita and its share of physically active adults. The city’s total score in health care, food, fitness and green space amounted to 62.
62, placing it only 0.2 behind Salt Lake City. San Francisco took the lead as the healthiest city in America with a score of 68.
05. Another California city, Huntington Beach, placed 10th. WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo attributes San Francisco’s ranking to having the second-lowest percentage of obese adults in the country, along with its focus on healthy eating and physical activity.
He explains that the environment plays a key role in how residents prioritize health, and by living in a city with the right resources, they are able to lead healthier lifestyles. Times of San Diego is devoted to producing timely, comprehensive news about San Diego County. Your donation helps keep our work free-to-read, funds reporters who cover local issues and allows us to write stories that hold public officials accountable.
Join the growing list of donors investing in our community's long-term future. “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.
” The three cities that ranked the lowest on the list were Shreveport in Louisiana, Gulfport in Mississippi and Brownsville in Texas. Brownsville ranked the lowest with a score of 24.07.
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