ORLANDO, Fla. – WalletHub has released its latest report on the healthiest cities in America — as well as the inverse.
The study examines over 180 of America’s most populated cities to determine which cities score best on factors like diets and fitness.
“Staying healthy is a personal responsibility, and everyone should strive to eat nutritious food, exercise regularly and look after their mental health,” says Chip Lupo, an analyst for WalletHub. “However, where people live can have a big influence on how successful they are at staying in good health.”
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At the top of WalletHub’s ranking is San Francisco (No. 1 again), San Diego (No. 2), and Seattle (No. 3).
In Florida, though, the highest-ranked place is the City Beautiful itself: Orlando at No. 24.
In particular, Orlando scored highly in terms of its dietary and fitness access, though it lagged a bit in terms of its “green space.”
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On the opposite side of the spectrum sits Cape Coral, ranked all the way down at No. 150.
While the Lee County city lagged in nearly every category, it fared especially poorly in terms of its green space and healthcare services.
Meanwhile, the rest of the Florida ranking is as follows:
| National Rank | City | Total Score | Healthcare Rank | Food Rank | Fitness Rank | Green Space Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Orlando | 56.07 | 39 | 25 | 24 | 58 |
| 36 | Tampa | 53.49 | 77 | 23 | 19 | 77 |
| 46 | Miami | 51.89 | 83 | 6 | 100 | 88 |
| 53 | St. Petersburg | 50.58 | 98 | 50 | 34 | 62 |
| 56 | Ft. Lauderdale | 50.25 | 81 | 34 | 88 | 53 |
| 74 | Pembroke Pines | 47.30 | 68 | 91 | 46 | 100 |
| 77 | Jacksonville | 47.23 | 142 | 81 | 43 | 73 |
| 118 | Tallahassee | 42.81 | 82 | 151 | 74 | 110 |
| 134 | Hialeah | 39.26 | 141 | 46 | 142 | 170 |
| 141 | Port St. Lucie | 38.25 | 129 | 136 | 115 | 155 |
| 150 | Cape Coral | 36.97 | 165 | 144 | 114 | 164 |