Many people might equate wellness with coastal California breezes or Florida sunshine, but the healthiest counties in America actually dominate the Midwest. Six of the top 10 picks on the list are in Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.
Falls Church, VA, took the top spot as the healthiest place to live in America. Falls Church is known as very bike-friendly and walkable, with historical significance.
The criteria for the healthiest cities included population health, community vitality, public safety, environment, food and nutrition, housing, economy, education, infrastructure, and equity. Population health and equity were weighted as most important.
Experts assessed data for factors like low smoking rates, heart disease prevalence, teen birth rates, and mental distress to determine population health. Data was collected from various sources and analyzed.
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