WASHINGTON — When it comes to living your best life, location matters. Some cities go above and beyond to promote the well-being of their residents, whether it’s by ensuring access to nutritious food, providing ample recreational facilities, or keeping healthcare costs affordable. But in other places, maintaining good health can be an uphill battle. To that point, in its annual list of the healthiest cities in the U.S., WalletHub ranks San Francisco as the clear winner — a choice sure to stir some debate considering some of the far-from-healthy problems the city faces.
To uncover the cities that prioritize their residents’ health, WalletHub crunched the numbers on more than 180 of the most populated U.S. cities. They evaluated each city using 41 key indicators of good health, which were grouped into four main categories: Health Care, Food, Fitness, and Green Space. Researchers looked at everything from the cost of a doctor’s visit to how many people are eating their fruits and veggies to the number of physically active adults. The results? A fascinating snapshot of where in America the healthy life is most accessible.
By using such a diverse array of indicators and assigning them weights based on their relative importance, WalletHub aimed to create a comprehensive and balanced ranking of the healthiest cities in America. However, it’s important to note that no ranking system is perfect, and individual health outcomes can vary widely even within cities that rank highly on these metrics. Nonetheless, this study provides a useful starting point for understanding which urban environments are most conducive to leading a healthy lifestyle.
That’s why San Fran lands atop the others. Despite being mired in a homelessness and drug overdose crisis, the weighted list is based on health factors most easily available to citizens, along with the number of individuals who take advantage of them in each city. San Francisco, though 76th overall in health care ranking, was number one both in healthy food and green space availability. It also ranked 28th overall in fitness.
Similarly, Honolulu placed second overall in green spaces and fourth overall in food, while ranking 27th in fitness and 99th in healthcare. Seattle seemed a bit more balanced than San Francisco and Honolulu, placing fifth overall in fitness, 10th in food, 11th in green space, and 28th in healthcare.
WalletHub’s Healthiest Places to Live in the U.S.
Overall Rank | City | Total Score | Health Care Rank | Food Rank | Fitness Rank | Green Space Rank |
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1 | San Francisco, CA | 67.60 | 76 | 1 | 28 | 1 |
2 | Honolulu, HI | 64.28 | 99 | 4 | 27 | 2 |
3 | Seattle, WA | 63.68 | 28 | 10 | 5 | 11 |
4 | San Diego, CA | 63.08 | 81 | 5 | 13 | 6 |
5 | Washington, DC | 63.04 | 39 | 7 | 25 | 9 |
6 | Portland, OR | 62.65 | 47 | 6 | 31 | 8 |
7 | Denver, CO | 61.99 | 29 | 11 | 19 | 16 |
8 | Salt Lake City, UT | 61.18 | 42 | 18 | 17 | 3 |
9 | Scottsdale, AZ | 60.32 | 19 | 65 | 1 | 13 |
10 | Irvine, CA | 60.29 | 12 | 30 | 10 | 17 |
11 | Los Angeles, CA | 59.61 | 101 | 3 | 41 | 20 |
12 | Minneapolis, MN | 59.47 | 14 | 32 | 42 | 10 |
13 | Austin, TX | 59.43 | 22 | 25 | 6 | 23 |
14 | Huntington Beach, CA | 59.40 | 24 | 33 | 2 | 35 |
15 | South Burlington, VT | 58.52 | 2 | 17 | 83 | 65 |
16 | Boston, MA | 58.41 | 8 | 12 | 48 | 48 |
17 | Madison, WI | 58.39 | 15 | 39 | 8 | 29 |
18 | New York, NY | 58.12 | 86 | 2 | 117 | 18 |
19 | Pittsburgh, PA | 57.76 | 11 | 20 | 43 | 31 |
20 | Glendale, CA | 57.17 | 53 | 40 | 15 | 12 |
21 | Atlanta, GA | 57.01 | 105 | 19 | 4 | 36 |
22 | San Jose, CA | 56.60 | 44 | 13 | 75 | 39 |
23 | Orlando, FL | 56.36 | 61 | 22 | 9 | 49 |
24 | Fremont, CA | 56.34 | 40 | 26 | 16 | 54 |
25 | Portland, ME | 55.70 | 32 | 16 | 137 | 4 |
26 | Oakland, CA | 55.36 | 98 | 8 | 64 | 57 |
27 | Tampa, FL | 55.26 | 70 | 28 | 18 | 58 |
28 | Las Vegas, NV | 55.23 | 155 | 27 | 12 | 25 |
29 | Burlington, VT | 54.83 | 4 | 42 | 86 | 41 |
30 | Garden Grove, CA | 54.79 | 73 | 37 | 74 | 5 |
31 | Raleigh, NC | 54.34 | 17 | 41 | 3 | 124 |
32 | Long Beach, CA | 54.29 | 62 | 21 | 34 | 63 |
33 | Missoula, MT | 54.24 | 13 | 99 | 44 | 21 |
34 | Chicago, IL | 54.23 | 107 | 14 | 62 | 45 |
35 | Sacramento, CA | 54.06 | 135 | 15 | 63 | 33 |
36 | St. Louis, MO | 53.46 | 139 | 38 | 11 | 47 |
37 | Boise, ID | 53.40 | 25 | 110 | 35 | 19 |
38 | Overland Park, KS | 53.11 | 1 | 106 | 45 | 90 |
39 | Cincinnati, OH | 53.06 | 113 | 56 | 26 | 27 |
40 | Miami, FL | 53.05 | 96 | 9 | 89 | 77 |
41 | St. Paul, MN | 53.01 | 41 | 79 | 53 | 26 |
42 | Grand Rapids, MI | 52.96 | 27 | 52 | 61 | 44 |
43 | Rochester, NY | 52.69 | 78 | 29 | 116 | 15 |
44 | Phoenix, AZ | 52.65 | 92 | 34 | 47 | 51 |
45 | Oceanside, CA | 52.24 | 80 | 58 | 7 | 94 |
46 | Richmond, VA | 52.13 | 36 | 54 | 23 | 95 |
47 | Tempe, AZ | 52.12 | 60 | 78 | 39 | 32 |
48 | Philadelphia, PA | 52.04 | 120 | 23 | 66 | 52 |
49 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 51.97 | 56 | 44 | 77 | 50 |
50 | Columbia, MD | 51.78 | 6 | 69 | 71 | 91 |
51 | Santa Clarita, CA | 51.72 | 20 | 48 | 90 | 56 |
52 | Anaheim, CA | 51.37 | 64 | 35 | 51 | 82 |
53 | Virginia Beach, VA | 51.36 | 3 | 74 | 46 | 99 |
54 | Plano, TX | 50.98 | 26 | 97 | 14 | 84 |
55 | Bismarck, ND | 50.92 | 35 | 100 | 30 | 100 |
56 | Louisville, KY | 50.79 | 65 | 66 | 82 | 42 |
57 | Vancouver, WA | 50.66 | 88 | 72 | 20 | 87 |
58 | Billings, MT | 50.32 | 63 | 43 | 68 | 121 |
59 | Pembroke Pines, FL | 50.27 | 43 | 90 | 67 | 38 |
60 | Sioux Falls, SD | 50.08 | 7 | 89 | 78 | 112 |
61 | Yonkers, NY | 49.90 | 37 | 36 | 150 | 43 |
62 | Santa Rosa, CA | 49.88 | 97 | 55 | 72 | 59 |
63 | St. Petersburg, FL | 49.75 | 94 | 57 | 54 | 67 |
64 | Albuquerque, NM | 49.59 | 140 | 64 | 104 | 24 |
65 | Buffalo, NY | 49.47 | 66 | 47 | 99 | 69 |
66 | Colorado Springs, CO | 49.33 | 82 | 88 | 33 | 74 |
67 | Charlotte, NC | 49.19 | 48 | 49 | 21 | 151 |
68 | Nashua, NH | 49.17 | 23 | 105 | 38 | 137 |
69 | Tacoma, WA | 48.99 | 112 | 73 | 29 | 104 |
70 | Providence, RI | 48.78 | 59 | 83 | 119 | 28 |
71 | Lincoln, NE | 48.72 | 5 | 127 | 70 | 80 |
72 | Spokane, WA | 48.71 | 71 | 71 | 59 | 98 |
73 | Bridgeport, CT | 48.55 | 55 | 114 | 120 | 7 |
74 | Juneau, AK | 48.55 | 149 | 76 | 148 | 13 |
75 | Jersey City, NJ | 48.48 | 67 | 31 | 115 | 108 |
76 | Manchester, NH | 48.47 | 31 | 117 | 60 | 93 |
77 | Charleston, SC | 48.41 | 9 | 113 | 73 | 126 |
78 | Aurora, CO | 48.28 | 30 | 46 | 92 | 127 |
79 | Pearl City, HI | 48.04 | 95 | 59 | 110 | 73 |
80 | Tucson, AZ | 47.69 | 126 | 61 | 88 | 70 |
81 | Milwaukee, WI | 47.58 | 104 | 81 | 105 | 61 |
82 | Omaha, NE | 47.51 | 10 | 107 | 65 | 128 |
83 | Jacksonville, FL | 47.38 | 119 | 87 | 52 | 78 |
84 | Nashville, TN | 47.33 | 132 | 51 | 98 | 72 |
85 | West Valley City, UT | 47.27 | 128 | 70 | 111 | 55 |
86 | Salem, OR | 47.17 | 50 | 80 | 121 | 76 |
87 | Reno, NV | 47.12 | 137 | 75 | 96 | 64 |
88 | Fargo, ND | 47.08 | 33 | 101 | 108 | 105 |
89 | Worcester, MA | 47.08 | 51 | 104 | 85 | 88 |
90 | Santa Ana, CA | 46.86 | 125 | 45 | 113 | 92 |
91 | Baltimore, MD | 46.74 | 143 | 24 | 130 | 96 |
92 | Houston, TX | 46.66 | 106 | 63 | 32 | 141 |
93 | Chula Vista, CA | 46.60 | 85 | 67 | 57 | 135 |
94 | Dallas, TX | 46.51 | 122 | 86 | 37 | 111 |
95 | Chandler, AZ | 46.39 | 46 | 96 | 22 | 152 |
96 | Durham, NC | 46.17 | 21 | 50 | 87 | 168 |
97 | Cedar Rapids, IA | 46.08 | 18 | 149 | 69 | 115 |
98 | Warwick, RI | 45.95 | 34 | 92 | 128 | 122 |
99 | Oxnard, CA | 45.91 | 123 | 68 | 134 | 53 |
100 | New Orleans, LA | 45.58 | 169 | 123 | 97 | 34 |
101 | Chesapeake, VA | 45.54 | 16 | 119 | 129 | 89 |
102 | Lexington-Fayette, KY | 45.38 | 49 | 77 | 118 | 134 |
103 | Modesto, CA | 45.27 | 151 | 98 | 95 | 68 |
104 | San Antonio, TX | 45.21 | 160 | 112 | 40 | 83 |
105 | New Haven, CT | 45.18 | 87 | 93 | 159 | 30 |
106 | Mesa, AZ | 44.99 | 102 | 95 | 55 | 130 |
107 | Riverside, CA | 44.90 | 148 | 91 | 49 | 106 |
108 | Henderson, NV | 44.90 | 127 | 136 | 100 | 62 |
109 | Fort Worth, TX | 44.74 | 69 | 125 | 36 | 143 |
110 | Columbus, OH | 44.73 | 83 | 84 | 106 | 131 |
111 | Springfield, MO | 44.71 | 114 | 147 | 76 | 75 |
112 | Aurora, IL | 44.14 | 91 | 109 | 152 | 22 |
113 | Wilmington, DE | 44.12 | 52 | 85 | 178 | 40 |
114 | Kansas City, MO | 43.94 | 77 | 121 | 101 | 113 |
115 | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | 43.92 | 115 | 138 | 58 | 101 |
116 | Nampa, ID | 43.87 | 124 | 139 | 50 | 117 |
117 | Glendale, AZ | 43.84 | 117 | 111 | 84 | 107 |
118 | Anchorage, AK | 43.75 | 165 | 102 | 157 | 37 |
119 | Peoria, AZ | 43.68 | 72 | 120 | 127 | 97 |
120 | Des Moines, IA | 43.18 | 58 | 122 | 126 | 118 |
121 | Gilbert, AZ | 43.18 | 75 | 103 | 24 | 178 |
122 | Columbia, SC | 43.18 | 45 | 143 | 81 | 165 |
123 | Little Rock, AR | 42.99 | 68 | 148 | 91 | 140 |
124 | Indianapolis, IN | 42.93 | 130 | 94 | 79 | 150 |
125 | Rapid City, SD | 42.75 | 38 | 126 | 144 | 139 |
126 | Cleveland, OH | 42.61 | 116 | 53 | 158 | 120 |
127 | Newport News, VA | 42.05 | 74 | 141 | 142 | 81 |
128 | Casper, WY | 42.02 | 133 | 151 | 143 | 85 |
129 | Knoxville, TN | 41.98 | 136 | 115 | 107 | 147 |
130 | Port St. Lucie, FL | 41.80 | 100 | 116 | 114 | 167 |
131 | Dover, DE | 41.46 | 90 | 152 | 122 | 161 |
132 | Akron, OH | 41.37 | 89 | 160 | 139 | 71 |
133 | Tulsa, OK | 41.33 | 103 | 159 | 80 | 136 |
134 | Tallahassee, FL | 41.33 | 79 | 165 | 103 | 129 |
135 | Lubbock, TX | 40.78 | 129 | 176 | 56 | 132 |
136 | Cheyenne, WY | 40.66 | 57 | 171 | 155 | 144 |
137 | Ontario, CA | 40.31 | 167 | 133 | 141 | 46 |
138 | Norfolk, VA | 40.04 | 54 | 128 | 138 | 154 |
139 | Fresno, CA | 40.03 | 161 | 82 | 147 | 142 |
140 | Stockton, CA | 39.99 | 172 | 108 | 153 | 86 |
141 | Birmingham, AL | 39.87 | 121 | 157 | 112 | 138 |
142 | Oklahoma City, OK | 39.83 | 93 | 131 | 136 | 146 |
143 | Arlington, TX | 39.57 | 110 | 154 | 93 | 155 |
144 | Grand Prairie, TX | 39.54 | 111 | 155 | 165 | 60 |
145 | Chattanooga, TN | 39.37 | 131 | 170 | 124 | 66 |
146 | Cape Coral, FL | 39.01 | 134 | 153 | 125 | 159 |
147 | El Paso, TX | 38.76 | 168 | 124 | 154 | 109 |
148 | Irving, TX | 38.75 | 145 | 134 | 94 | 163 |
149 | Huntsville, AL | 38.70 | 109 | 167 | 123 | 170 |
150 | Newark, NJ | 38.64 | 166 | 62 | 175 | 149 |
151 | Moreno Valley, CA | 38.52 | 150 | 129 | 164 | 119 |
152 | Hialeah, FL | 38.50 | 142 | 60 | 169 | 162 |
153 | Garland, TX | 38.28 | 153 | 145 | 149 | 114 |
154 | Bakersfield, CA | 37.88 | 170 | 130 | 151 | 125 |
155 | San Bernardino, CA | 37.69 | 177 | 137 | 160 | 79 |
156 | Fort Wayne, IN | 37.60 | 147 | 142 | 102 | 171 |
157 | Fontana, CA | 37.54 | 163 | 135 | 156 | 123 |
158 | Lewiston, ME | 37.52 | 152 | 140 | 171 | 110 |
159 | Charleston, WV | 37.06 | 144 | 132 | 146 | 176 |
160 | Mobile, AL | 36.88 | 158 | 150 | 132 | 177 |
161 | Greensboro, NC | 36.76 | 118 | 144 | 135 | 175 |
162 | Wichita, KS | 36.54 | 141 | 169 | 109 | 164 |
163 | Baton Rouge, LA | 36.26 | 159 | 173 | 131 | 133 |
164 | Toledo, OH | 36.15 | 171 | 163 | 161 | 103 |
165 | Las Cruces, NM | 35.67 | 84 | 179 | 174 | 145 |
166 | Amarillo, TX | 35.55 | 164 | 164 | 170 | 116 |
167 | North Las Vegas, NV | 35.34 | 173 | 158 | 179 | 102 |
168 | Montgomery, AL | 34.63 | 157 | 175 | 133 | 181 |
169 | Jackson, MS | 34.46 | 138 | 161 | 167 | 169 |
170 | Memphis, TN | 34.11 | 178 | 168 | 145 | 148 |
171 | Winston-Salem, NC | 33.84 | 108 | 172 | 140 | 182 |
172 | Fort Smith, AR | 33.61 | 154 | 156 | 177 | 173 |
173 | Huntington, WV | 33.38 | 176 | 146 | 172 | 156 |
174 | Detroit, MI | 32.98 | 179 | 118 | 180 | 157 |
175 | Corpus Christi, TX | 32.81 | 174 | 162 | 162 | 166 |
176 | Fayetteville, NC | 32.78 | 146 | 177 | 166 | 172 |
177 | Augusta, GA | 32.71 | 156 | 166 | 173 | 174 |
178 | Shreveport, LA | 30.57 | 162 | 181 | 176 | 160 |
179 | Columbus, GA | 29.76 | 182 | 174 | 163 | 158 |
180 | Laredo, TX | 29.67 | 181 | 180 | 181 | 153 |
181 | Gulfport, MS | 29.13 | 175 | 178 | 168 | 180 |
182 | Brownsville, TX | 24.36 | 180 | 182 | 182 | 179 |
Note: With the exception of “Total Score,” all of the columns in the table above depict the relative rank of that city, where a rank of 1 represents the best conditions for that metric category.
Standout Cities
Now, just because some cities placed lower on the overall list doesn’t mean they don’t have standout qualities. Here are some interesting points that the researchers discovered in their data.
Let’s start with one of the most crucial factors: healthcare affordability. In Laredo, Texas, the cost of a medical visit is three times lower than in Juneau, Alaska. That’s a huge difference that can make or break someone’s ability to get the care they need. St. Louis, Kansas City, and Brownsville, Texas also stood out for their low healthcare costs.
But it’s not just about affordable doctor’s visits – having enough mental health support matters too. If you’re looking for easy access to mental health counselors, Spokane, Washington and Colorado Springs tied as the top places to be, with 12 times more counselors per capita than Laredo, Texas, despite the city’s aforementioned affordability. Rapid City, South Dakota and Richmond, Virginia also scored high in this category.
Of course, preventative care is key to staying healthy, and that starts with what we put on our plates. Portland, Maine takes the cake (or should we say, the carrot?) for the lowest percentage of adults not eating enough fruits and veggies per day. San Francisco, Oakland, and Fremont, California are also crushing it in the healthy eating department. On the flip side, southern cities like Memphis, Chattanooga, and Baton Rouge could use some work in getting their greens.
Along with what you eat, where you can eat healthy matters too. Portland, Oregon tops the list for the most healthy restaurants per capita, followed closely by New York City, San Francisco, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. Meanwhile, if you’re looking for a dietitian or nutritionist to help you stay on track, Durham, North Carolina, Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky, Billings, Montana, San Jose, California, and Madison, Wisconsin have the highest number of these professionals per capita.
Staying active is another crucial component of health, and some cities make it easier than others. If you want to break a sweat without breaking the bank, Lubbock, Texas has the lowest average monthly cost of a fitness club membership – nine times lower than in New York City. Glendale, Arizona, Bismarck, North Dakota, Columbus, Georgia, and Montgomery, Alabama also offer budget-friendly fitness options.
But the real superstars of physical activity? Look no further than South Burlington, Vermont, where the percentage of physically active adults is twice as high as in Hialeah, Florida. Irvine, California, Seattle, Washington, Huntington Beach, California, and Scottsdale, Arizona are also filled with folks who know the value of getting their heart rate up.
Still don’t get how the researchers came to their conclusions? Here’s a more in-depth breakdown of WalletHub methodology:
- Each of the 41 indicators was assigned a specific weight based on its perceived importance in promoting overall health and well-being. For example, the premature death rate was given a triple weight, while metrics like the number of farmer’s markets per capita were given a full weight.
- The researchers gathered data for each metric from a variety of reputable sources, including the U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, County Health Rankings, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among others.
- Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale, with a score of 100 representing the most favorable conditions for a healthy lifestyle.
- For metrics marked with an asterisk (*), the data was only available at the state level. For metrics marked with two asterisks (**), the researchers calculated the population size using the square root of the population to avoid overcompensating for minor differences across cities.
- After determining each city’s weighted average across all metrics, WalletHub used the resulting scores to rank-order the cities from most to least healthy.
Within each of the four categories, certain indicators were given additional weight:
- In the Health Care dimension, premature death rate was given a triple weight, while other metrics like the cost of a doctor’s visit or the number of mental health counselors per capita were given a full weight.
- Under the Food dimension, inadequate fruit and vegetable consumption was assigned a double weight, while factors like the number of healthy restaurants per capita were given a full weight.
- For Fitness, the share of adults who engage in any physical activity was given a double weight, while metrics like the average cost of a fitness club membership were assigned a full weight.
- In the Green Space category, all indicators – such as acres of parkland per capita, hiking trails per capita, and a city’s “greenness” – were given equal weights.
So what’s the takeaway? Where you call home can have a real impact on how easy it is to live a healthy life. No matter where you hang your hat, however, making your well-being a priority – whether that’s through regular check-ups, loading up on veggies, moving your body, or taking care of your mental health – is always a worthwhile investment. And who knows? Maybe your city will top the charts next year as America’s healthiest hometown.
For crack addicts and poop on the sidewalk!
Gotta Love it. Having been born and raised in SF (and in my 64th year), it’s gotten pretty tiresome to hear the Musk’s and Bozo’s of the world (along with others) constantly putting SF into the Homelessness, drug infested, filthy category. The Tenderloin has always been a drug haven and problems exist – but, (as I ask folks all over the world who fear coming to SF) “Does your city/country have no crime, drugs or other problems?” That ALWAYS ends the conversation. SF also has the best drinking water (Free!) in the US. Sweet!!!
I guess the poop in the streets it not a health issue.
It’s a giant smorgasbord in San Francisco. You just take a shovel and pick the type of crap you want Ronnie hard semi hard. Yeah it’s real healthy.
Very funny.
Gotta Puke. Having been born and raised in Daly City and having paraded up and down the streets as a youth and young adult I have witnessed the destruction and death of a once beautiful city. I think, at 64 your mind would have cleared and awakened to the chaos around you. Unless your Haight and Ashbury days are still clouding your mind. Be honest with yourself and the readers. San Fransicko has been destroyed by people like you who decided to close their eyes and vote for corrupt politicians. I pity you.
You cant possibly believe this rubbish.
This BS Boulder & Fort Collins both are healthier than all of these cities
Absolutely laughable
I totally agree, San FranSico is an open air cesspool, the homeless defecate and urinate on the streets and side walks. Businesses are leaving in droves due to the lawlessness, homeless and drug addicts, in fact the top 20 cities are complete joke.
Almost every single City listed is a left-wing, communist, hell-hole. Look how healthy we are!
Agree with you 100%
So aids and monkeypox are healthy now?
Must be the Rice-A-Roni 😉
The most obvious factor, which was not mentioned, is that the Republican states have the worst health.
Based on your feelings?
Based on the democrat-run, filthy, crime-ridden cities in those red states.
Hawaii #2 ?
Half the people there are as big around as tall,,,, the other half are tourist just visiting.
I guess it doesn’t matter if the “green space” is covered by a homeless encampment and open air toilet?
Nope. Liberal writers like this dolt tend to overlook the homeless and illegals taking up the green space. As long as they can tout ‘vegetables and green space’, we’re supposed to think a dump like SFO is nirvana.
So the city that has the famous “POOP MAP” is the healthiest city in the country! PLEASE, quit peeing on my leg and telling me its raining outside.
I a remember from my science classes, feces is highly contagious of all kinds of bacteria and viruses. So sorry, if I don’t believe your so-called study! IT’S JUST A BUNCH OF BS. America put on your boots before reading this drivel.
This website was decent when it first began. Now, it has become a propaganda sheet for the left….talking about how great liberal programs are, how the environment is being destroyed and how we should all aspire to be emasculated males…or masculine females.
Sooooo Stoopid!
Please remove me from your biased and Soros funded list. SF, DC, Portland, Seattle? I’d like to see your bank account deposit records.
lets see I lived in SF.
green space???? I suppose, but traffics so bad you cant get there, mass transits unsafe
healthy resturants??? yup. cant afford them or find safe parking.
excercise. Run fast from ciminals.
SF looks good on paper. hell hole in reality
What on earth is healthy about a city that needs a poop map to plan your morning walk? This is ridiculous…
https://www.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=b6fab720912642b6aedafdb02a76d2a4
Please do zoom in and note the hundreds of thousands of human sidewalk poop piles in America’s Healthiest City.
Haha – I see this was published on April 1. You got me – putting San Fran at the top of the list made me laugh.
April fools story, right?
This is why we don’t trust the experts or media anymore – this is just laughable!
Much of this is debatable but I agree that Spokane and Colorado Springs likely have 12 times the mental health problems as Laredo, Texas.
It had to be an IDIOT who did this Study. San Francisco is probably one of the dirtiest cities in the USA. It is something I don’t relish, When I fist went to San Francisco many years ago it was beautiful and a fun place to be.
How about rating cleanliness of streets, restaurants, food servers and vendors, rat/vermin populations, roaches and other insects that spread disease, prevalent contagious diseases and allergy conditions, etc. What is the usual presence of human and dog feces on the streets, and vomit and urine? With these conditions, San Francisco would likely place in the top ten for dirtiest, most disgusting city on the amount of human feces alone!