WalletHub analyzed an array of metrics for its 2019’s Healthiest & Unhealthiest Cities in America list quantifying the impact of healthcare across the U.S.
WalletHub compared 174 U.S. cities to compile its list. Specifically, each city was graded on 42 relevant metrics including medical visits, fitness clubs per capita and vegetable consumption, among others.
Lowest medical visit cost
1. Laredo, Texas
2. Jacksonville, Fla.
3. Memphis, Tenn.
4. Brownsville, Texas
5. Orlando
Highest medical visit cost*
1. Tacoma, Wash.
2. Fargo, N.D.
3. Milwaukee
4. Anchorage, Alaska
5. Madison, Wis.
6. Boston
Lowest premature-death rate
1. San Jose, Calif.
2. Yonkers, N.Y.
3. Anaheim, Calif.**
4. Santa Ana, Calif.**
5. Irvine, Calif.**
6. Huntington Beach, Calif.**
Highest premature-death rate*
1. Detroit
2. Charleston, W.Va.
3. Augusta, Ga.
4. Huntington, W.Va.
5. St. Louis
6. Baltimore
Highest percentage of physically active adults
1. Seattle
2. Irvine, Calif.
3. Portland, Ore.
4. Huntington Beach
5. Overland Park, Kan.
Lowest percentage of physically active adults
1. Hialeah, Fla.
2. Newark, N.J.
3. Miami
4. Laredo, Texas
5. Brownsville
*All tied for highest
**Tied for third-lowest