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Working out less likely in these 50 US cities where residents are less physically active

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24/7 Tempo reviewed data on leisure exercise and access to places for physical activity from the 2019 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps report to determine the cities with the lowest rates of regular exercise.
24/7 Tempo reviewed data on leisure exercise and access to places for physical activity from the2019 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps report to determine the cities with the lowest rates of regular exercise.
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50. Brownsville-Harlingen, Texas • Adults who don ' t exercise: 25.1% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 60.3% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 31.3% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 10% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 32.3% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $38,378 (US median: $61,937)
50. Brownsville-Harlingen, Texas
• Adults who don't exercise: 25.1% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 60.3% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 31.3% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 10% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 32.3% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $38,378 (US median: $61,937)
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49. Cleveland, Tennessee • Adults who don ' t exercise: 32.2% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 75.5% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 37.4% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 15.1% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 20.8% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $48,101 (US median: $61,937)
49. Cleveland, Tennessee
• Adults who don't exercise: 32.2% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 75.5% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 37.4% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 15.1% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 20.8% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $48,101 (US median: $61,937)
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48. Valdosta, Georgia • Adults who don ' t exercise: 26% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 62% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 35.1% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 16.6% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 22.3% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $35,186 (US median: $61,937)
48. Valdosta, Georgia
• Adults who don't exercise: 26% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 62% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 35.1% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 16.6% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 22.3% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $35,186 (US median: $61,937)
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47. Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, North Carolina • Adults who don ' t exercise: 25.9% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 61.6% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 31.8% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 10.8% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 17.5% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $47,544 (US median: $61,937)
47. Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, North Carolina
• Adults who don't exercise: 25.9% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 61.6% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 31.8% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 10.8% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 17.5% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $47,544 (US median: $61,937)
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46. Odessa, Texas • Adults who don ' t exercise: 30.5% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 71.5% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 33.2% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 8.2% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 19.1% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $64,165 (US median: $61,937)
46. Odessa, Texas
• Adults who don't exercise: 30.5% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 71.5% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 33.2% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 8.2% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 19.1% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $64,165 (US median: $61,937)
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45. Lynchburg, Virginia • Adults who don ' t exercise: 25.4% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 60.2% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 31.5% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 11.3% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 16.1% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $51,143 (US median: $61,937)
45. Lynchburg, Virginia
• Adults who don't exercise: 25.4% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 60.2% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 31.5% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 11.3% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 16.1% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $51,143 (US median: $61,937)
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44. Homosassa Springs, Florida • Adults who don ' t exercise: 34.1% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 79.2% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 27.3% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 10.5% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 19% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $39,964 (US median: $61,937)
44. Homosassa Springs, Florida
• Adults who don't exercise: 34.1% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 79.2% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 27.3% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 10.5% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 19% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $39,964 (US median: $61,937)
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43. Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, Mississippi • Adults who don ' t exercise: 29.7% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 69.6% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 34% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 11.1% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 19.4% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $47,444 (US median: $61,937)
43. Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, Mississippi
• Adults who don't exercise: 29.7% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 69.6% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 34% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 11.1% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 19.4% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $47,444 (US median: $61,937)
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42. Hot Springs, Arkansas • Adults who don ' t exercise: 35.2% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 81.5% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 31.2% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 12.8% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 21.2% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $42,779 (US median: $61,937)
42. Hot Springs, Arkansas
• Adults who don't exercise: 35.2% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 81.5% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 31.2% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 12.8% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 21.2% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $42,779 (US median: $61,937)
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41. Hanford-Corcoran, California • Adults who don ' t exercise: 17.4% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 42.6% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 24% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 11.1% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 21.7% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $61,663 (US median: $61,937)
41. Hanford-Corcoran, California
• Adults who don't exercise: 17.4% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 42.6% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 24% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 11.1% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 21.7% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $61,663 (US median: $61,937)
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40. Kokomo, Indiana • Adults who don ' t exercise: 27.8% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 65.2% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 32.9% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 13.8% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 17.8% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $55,868 (US median: $61,937)
40. Kokomo, Indiana
• Adults who don't exercise: 27.8% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 65.2% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 32.9% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 13.8% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 17.8% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $55,868 (US median: $61,937)
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39. Jackson, Tennessee • Adults who don ' t exercise: 27.7% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 64.9% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 35.6% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 12.6% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 19.8% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $45,610 (US median: $61,937)
39. Jackson, Tennessee
• Adults who don't exercise: 27.7% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 64.9% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 35.6% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 12.6% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 19.8% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $45,610 (US median: $61,937)
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38. Hagerstown-Martinsburg, Maryland • Adults who don ' t exercise: 26.6% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 62.2% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 34.9% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 11.8% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 17.8% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $61,256 (US median: $61,937)
38. Hagerstown-Martinsburg, Maryland
• Adults who don't exercise: 26.6% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 62.2% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 34.9% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 11.8% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 17.8% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $61,256 (US median: $61,937)
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37. Macon-Bibb County, Georgia • Adults who don ' t exercise: 29.9% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 68.8% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 34.3% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 13.1% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 20.6% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $42,615 (US median: $61,937)
37. Macon-Bibb County, Georgia
• Adults who don't exercise: 29.9% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 68.8% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 34.3% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 13.1% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 20.6% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $42,615 (US median: $61,937)
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36. Tuscaloosa, Alabama • Adults who don ' t exercise: 27% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 62.6% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 34.8% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 12.3% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 21.6% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $50,939 (US median: $61,937)
36. Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Adults who don't exercise: 27% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 62.6% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 34.8% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 12.3% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 21.6% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $50,939 (US median: $61,937)
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35. Wichita Falls, Texas • Adults who don ' t exercise: 27.5% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 63.6% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 31.7% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 13.5% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 20% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $50,309 (US median: $61,937)
35. Wichita Falls, Texas
• Adults who don't exercise: 27.5% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 63.6% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 31.7% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 13.5% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 20% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $50,309 (US median: $61,937)
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34. Monroe, Louisiana • Adults who don ' t exercise: 30.6% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 70.4% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 37.3% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 13.3% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 20.3% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $44,353 (US median: $61,937)
34. Monroe, Louisiana
• Adults who don't exercise: 30.6% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 70.4% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 37.3% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 13.3% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 20.3% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $44,353 (US median: $61,937)
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33. Charleston, West Virginia • Adults who don ' t exercise: 27.3% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 62.7% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 36.2% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 14.1% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 21.7% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $40,806 (US median: $61,937)
33. Charleston, West Virginia
• Adults who don't exercise: 27.3% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 62.7% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 36.2% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 14.1% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 21.7% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $40,806 (US median: $61,937)
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32. Houma-Thibodaux, Louisiana • Adults who don ' t exercise: 30.9% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 70.4% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 40.4% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 11.3% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 19.6% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $51,440 (US median: $61,937)
32. Houma-Thibodaux, Louisiana
• Adults who don't exercise: 30.9% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 70.4% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 40.4% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 11.3% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 19.6% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $51,440 (US median: $61,937)
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31. Panama City, Florida • Adults who don ' t exercise: 30.9% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 70.3% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 30% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 10.1% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 18.9% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $51,842 (US median: $61,937)
31. Panama City, Florida
• Adults who don't exercise: 30.9% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 70.3% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 30% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 10.1% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 18.9% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $51,842 (US median: $61,937)
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30. Albany, Georgia • Adults who don ' t exercise: 28.2% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 63.6% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 33.5% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 18% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 22.4% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $44,896 (US median: $61,937)
30. Albany, Georgia
• Adults who don't exercise: 28.2% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 63.6% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 33.5% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 18% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 22.4% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $44,896 (US median: $61,937)
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29. Jackson, Mississippi • Adults who don ' t exercise: 29.8% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 66.9% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 36.1% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 12.5% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 19.5% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $55,700 (US median: $61,937)
29. Jackson, Mississippi
• Adults who don't exercise: 29.8% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 66.9% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 36.1% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 12.5% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 19.5% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $55,700 (US median: $61,937)
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28. Huntington-Ashland, West Virginia • Adults who don ' t exercise: 28.5% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 63.9% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 36.9% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 14.1% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 21.1% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $45,535 (US median: $61,937)
28. Huntington-Ashland, West Virginia
• Adults who don't exercise: 28.5% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 63.9% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 36.9% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 14.1% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 21.1% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $45,535 (US median: $61,937)
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27. Hinesville, Georgia • Adults who don ' t exercise: 26.9% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 60.1% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 35.8% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 13.6% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 20% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $47,234 (US median: $61,937)
27. Hinesville, Georgia
• Adults who don't exercise: 26.9% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 60.1% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 35.8% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 13.6% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 20% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $47,234 (US median: $61,937)
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26. Enid, Oklahoma • Adults who don ' t exercise: 27.7% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 61.3% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 37.1% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 8.7% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 19.2% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $53,946 (US median: $61,937)
26. Enid, Oklahoma
• Adults who don't exercise: 27.7% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 61.3% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 37.1% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 8.7% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 19.2% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $53,946 (US median: $61,937)
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25. Lawton, Oklahoma • Adults who don ' t exercise: 29.8% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 65.6% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 32.8% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 9.9% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 19.5% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $52,034 (US median: $61,937)
25. Lawton, Oklahoma
• Adults who don't exercise: 29.8% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 65.6% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 32.8% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 9.9% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 19.5% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $52,034 (US median: $61,937)
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24. Longview, Texas • Adults who don ' t exercise: 27.4% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 60.2% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 32.2% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 11.8% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 17.4% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $51,296 (US median: $61,937)
24. Longview, Texas
• Adults who don't exercise: 27.4% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 60.2% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 32.2% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 11.8% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 17.4% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $51,296 (US median: $61,937)
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23. Lake Havasu City-Kingman, Arizona • Adults who don ' t exercise: 30.4% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 65.6% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 31.9% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 10.1% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 20.9% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $46,060 (US median: $61,937)
23. Lake Havasu City-Kingman, Arizona
• Adults who don't exercise: 30.4% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 65.6% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 31.9% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 10.1% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 20.9% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $46,060 (US median: $61,937)
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22. Hammond, Louisiana • Adults who don ' t exercise: 33.8% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 71.1% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 38.5% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 9.8% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 19.7% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $48,205 (US median: $61,937)
22. Hammond, Louisiana
• Adults who don't exercise: 33.8% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 71.1% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 38.5% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 9.8% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 19.7% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $48,205 (US median: $61,937)
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21. Morristown, Tennessee • Adults who don ' t exercise: 31.6% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 66.2% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 33.7% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 16% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 20.5% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $47,439 (US median: $61,937)
21. Morristown, Tennessee
• Adults who don't exercise: 31.6% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 66.2% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 33.7% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 16% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 20.5% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $47,439 (US median: $61,937)
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20. Jacksonville, North Carolina • Adults who don ' t exercise: 24.7% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 51% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 27.9% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 11% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 16.6% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $50,639 (US median: $61,937)
20. Jacksonville, North Carolina
• Adults who don't exercise: 24.7% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 51% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 27.9% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 11% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 16.6% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $50,639 (US median: $61,937)
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19. Beckley, West Virginia • Adults who don ' t exercise: 30.3% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 61.9% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 39.3% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 14% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 25.2% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $38,917 (US median: $61,937)
19. Beckley, West Virginia
• Adults who don't exercise: 30.3% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 61.9% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 39.3% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 14% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 25.2% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $38,917 (US median: $61,937)
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18. Dover, Delaware • Adults who don ' t exercise: 29.5% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 60% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 33.8% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 11.6% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 16.9% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $54,419 (US median: $61,937)
18. Dover, Delaware
• Adults who don't exercise: 29.5% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 60% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 33.8% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 11.6% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 16.9% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $54,419 (US median: $61,937)
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17. Fort Smith, Arkansas • Adults who don ' t exercise: 31.2% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 63.8% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 34% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 12.5% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 22.1% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $44,317 (US median: $61,937)
17. Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Adults who don't exercise: 31.2% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 63.8% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 34% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 12.5% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 22.1% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $44,317 (US median: $61,937)
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16. Williamsport, Pennsylvania • Adults who don ' t exercise: 26.8% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 54% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 37% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 9.9% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 15.6% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $55,045 (US median: $61,937)
16. Williamsport, Pennsylvania
• Adults who don't exercise: 26.8% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 54% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 37% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 9.9% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 15.6% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $55,045 (US median: $61,937)
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15. Beaumont-Port Arthur, Texas • Adults who don ' t exercise: 29.6% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 59.9% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 33.7% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 12.4% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 17.6% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $50,378 (US median: $61,937)
15. Beaumont-Port Arthur, Texas
• Adults who don't exercise: 29.6% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 59.9% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 33.7% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 12.4% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 17.6% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $50,378 (US median: $61,937)
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14. Watertown-Fort Drum, New York • Adults who don ' t exercise: 28.8% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 58.1% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 32.5% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 11.8% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 17.5% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $53,146 (US median: $61,937)
14. Watertown-Fort Drum, New York
• Adults who don't exercise: 28.8% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 58.1% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 32.5% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 11.8% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 17.5% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $53,146 (US median: $61,937)
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13. Florence, South Carolina • Adults who don ' t exercise: 29.8% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 59.9% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 36.6% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 13.9% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 21.6% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $42,612 (US median: $61,937)
13. Florence, South Carolina
• Adults who don't exercise: 29.8% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 59.9% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 36.6% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 13.9% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 21.6% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $42,612 (US median: $61,937)
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12. Bowling Green, Kentucky • Adults who don ' t exercise: 25.8% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 51% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 32.1% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 9.1% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 19% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $51,365 (US median: $61,937)
12. Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Adults who don't exercise: 25.8% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 51% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 32.1% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 9.1% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 19% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $51,365 (US median: $61,937)
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11. Rocky Mount, North Carolina • Adults who don ' t exercise: 26.2% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 51.7% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 36.7% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 13.2% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 21.4% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $46,733 (US median: $61,937)
11. Rocky Mount, North Carolina
• Adults who don't exercise: 26.2% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 51.7% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 36.7% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 13.2% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 21.4% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $46,733 (US median: $61,937)
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10. Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, Kentucky • Adults who don ' t exercise: 27.2% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 53.9% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 35.8% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 12% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 19.5% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $51,147 (US median: $61,937)
10. Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, Kentucky
• Adults who don't exercise: 27.2% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 53.9% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 35.8% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 12% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 19.5% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $51,147 (US median: $61,937)
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9. Decatur, Alabama • Adults who don ' t exercise: 28.9% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 55.4% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 32.3% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 12.4% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 20.7% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $49,133 (US median: $61,937)
9. Decatur, Alabama
• Adults who don't exercise: 28.9% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 55.4% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 32.3% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 12.4% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 20.7% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $49,133 (US median: $61,937)
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8. Florence-Muscle Shoals, Alabama • Adults who don ' t exercise: 30% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 57.5% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 33.8% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 12.5% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 19.7% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $49,407 (US median: $61,937)
8. Florence-Muscle Shoals, Alabama
• Adults who don't exercise: 30% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 57.5% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 33.8% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 12.5% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 19.7% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $49,407 (US median: $61,937)
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7. Goldsboro, North Carolina • Adults who don ' t exercise: 28.2% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 47.5% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 34.6% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 15.3% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 21% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $40,791 (US median: $61,937)
7. Goldsboro, North Carolina
• Adults who don't exercise: 28.2% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 47.5% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 34.6% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 15.3% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 21% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $40,791 (US median: $61,937)
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6. Jonesboro, Arkansas • Adults who don ' t exercise: 33.4% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 58.1% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 36.6% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 14.6% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 21.6% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $43,927 (US median: $61,937)
6. Jonesboro, Arkansas
• Adults who don't exercise: 33.4% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 58.1% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 36.6% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 14.6% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 21.6% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $43,927 (US median: $61,937)
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5. Dothan, Alabama • Adults who don ' t exercise: 29.9% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 47% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 36.6% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 12.5% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 23.5% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $45,152 (US median: $61,937)
5. Dothan, Alabama
• Adults who don't exercise: 29.9% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 47% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 36.6% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 12.5% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 23.5% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $45,152 (US median: $61,937)
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4. Texarkana, Texas • Adults who don ' t exercise: 33% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 51.9% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 37.4% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 13.1% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 20% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $45,212 (US median: $61,937)
4. Texarkana, Texas
• Adults who don't exercise: 33% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 51.9% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 37.4% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 13.1% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 20% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $45,212 (US median: $61,937)
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3. Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, Alabama • Adults who don ' t exercise: 30.2% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 44.7% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 37.1% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 15.6% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 19.6% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $45,818 (US median: $61,937)
3. Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, Alabama
• Adults who don't exercise: 30.2% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 44.7% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 37.1% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 15.6% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 19.6% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $45,818 (US median: $61,937)
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2. Pine Bluff, Arkansas • Adults who don ' t exercise: 33.9% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 47.2% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 40.1% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 14.2% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 25.7% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $37,314 (US median: $61,937)
2. Pine Bluff, Arkansas 
• Adults who don't exercise: 33.9% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 47.2% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 40.1% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 14.2% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 25.7% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $37,314 (US median: $61,937)
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1. Gadsden, Alabama • Adults who don ' t exercise: 33.4% (US avg.: 22.2%) • Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 45.2% (US avg.: 83.9%) • Adult obesity rate: 36.1% (US avg.: 28.5%) • Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 13.5% (US avg.: 8.5%) • Adults in poor or fair health: 23% (US avg.: 16%) • Median household income: $45,868 (US median: $61,937)
1. Gadsden, Alabama
• Adults who don't exercise: 33.4% (US avg.: 22.2%)
• Pop. with access to places for physical activity: 45.2% (US avg.: 83.9%)
• Adult obesity rate: 36.1% (US avg.: 28.5%)
• Pop. over 20 with diabetes: 13.5% (US avg.: 8.5%)
• Adults in poor or fair health: 23% (US avg.: 16%)
• Median household income: $45,868 (US median: $61,937)
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