Which are the healthiest cities in the United States? As part of the annual Mindbody Wellness Index, we collect data to rank the 50 most populous U.S. cities from most healthy to least. The rankings take a holistic look at well-being, factoring in various dimensions of wellness:
How much residents exercise
How stressed they are
The amount of rest they get
How many of them smoke
How much alcohol they drink
Their body mass index
How close they are to friends and family
How connected they feel to their communities
Whether they feel spiritually fulfilled
See which cities rank at the top in 2022. .
1. Miami, FL
Miami is the healthiest city in America for the 3rd year in a row. The Magic City is the least stressed and the most well rested. They eat their fruits and vegetables, stay hydrated, engage in mentally stimulating activities, and feel connected to their community. This city is one of the fittest, it has the highest number of residents who engage in exercise at least once a week (over 80%) and do so for at least 90 minutes a week (over 56%). Residents are willing to stay up late to fit in movement, earning the title of most likely to book an evening workout. They’re also spending more than any other city at salons and spas, wellness businesses, and fitness studios and gyms.
Full list:
See the top 10 Mindbody Wellness Index rankings
Miami, FL
Los Angeles, CA
San Diego, CA
Atlanta, GA
Washington, DC
San Francisco, CA
San Jose, CA
Austin, TX
Seattle, WA
Raleigh, NC