West Virginia’s 50
Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles
2020
Known as one of the most scenic states in the country, West Virginia is home to incredible mountainscapes and rolling hills perfect for the fitness guru seeking adventure. West Virginia’s lands present the best skiing opportunities, mountain biking, rock climbing, and kayaking to energize any workout routine. The state encourages more healthy habits for both residents and tourists through gym facilities, recreational tours, and more.
Interesting things to know about West Virginia:
- In Fayette County, the New River Gorge Bridge is the highest bridge in the country and hosts bungee jumpers every third Saturday in October.
- West Virginia is home to Georgeann Wells, the first woman to dunk in a college basketball game.
- A yellow apple variety originated in West Virginia in 1775.
The percentage of adults who report excessive drinking. Heavy drinking is linked to higher blood pressure, poorer liver function, increased stroke risk and larger waistlines.
The percentage of adults who report lack of physical activity.
The percentage of adults who report a BMI — or body mass index — above 30%. Higher BMI may be an indicator of greater risk to physical health.
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Pea Ridge, WV
6,345
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250
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320
3.64
220
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4.9
No
120
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Huntington, WV
46,048 830 250 40 320 3.64 220 15 4.9 No 120 16
Elkins, WV
7,026 800 300 40 340 2.91 240 15 5.2 No 120 16
Princeton, WV
5,741 600 320 90 380 3.12 240 16 5.5 Yes 100 16
Beckley, WV
16,183 620 300 130 390 3.22 230 16 5.5 Yes 100 16
Weirton, WV
18,449 920 290 70 370 3.96 190 14 4.7 Yes 130 14
Bluefield, WV
9,730 600 320 90 380 3.12 240 16 5.5 Yes 100 16
Bridgeport, WV
8,681 730 300 40 340 3.36 200 15 5 Yes 130 15
Teays Valley, WV
13,805 620 240 60 360 3.61 180 13 4.5 No 140 14
Cross Lanes, WV
9,835 730 270 80 360 3.64 210 14 4.6 Yes 130 15
Oak Hill, WV
8,218 620 310 80 400 3.29 270 16 5.1 Yes 110 16
South Charleston, WV
12,240 730 270 80 360 3.64 210 14 4.6 Yes 130 15
St. Albans, WV
10,069 730 270 80 360 3.64 210 14 4.6 Yes 130 15
Buckhannon, WV
5,493 640 250 30 360 3.12 220 15 5.1 No 130 15
Charleston, WV
47,215 730 270 80 360 3.64 210 14 4.6 Yes 130 15
Nitro, WV
6,462 730 270 80 360 3.64 210 14 4.6 Yes 130 15
Dunbar, WV
7,205 730 270 80 360 3.64 210 14 4.6 Yes 130 15
Clarksburg, WV
15,480 730 300 40 340 3.36 200 15 5 Yes 130 15
Hurricane, WV
6,506 620 240 60 360 3.61 180 13 4.5 No 140 14
Vienna, WV
10,230 700 260 70 370 3.71 210 15 4.9 Yes 130 14
Grafton, WV
5,040 440 290 10 370 3.29 220 15 5.1 No 120 15
Wheeling, WV
26,771 750 270 90 400 3.82 220 14 4.9 Yes 130 15
Parkersburg, WV
29,675 700 260 70 370 3.71 210 15 4.9 Yes 130 14
Moundsville, WV
8,401 750 270 90 400 3.82 220 14 4.9 Yes 130 15
Fairmont, WV
18,411 560 250 50 340 3.5 260 14 4.7 Yes 130 14
Martinsburg, WV
17,465 440 280 80 350 3.4 230 14 4.9 No 130 15
New Martinsville, WV
5,141 570 290 200 370 3.68 240 15 5.1 Yes 120 16
Cheat Lake, WV
9,540 850 210 70 300 3.4 200 14 4.7 No 180 14
Charles Town, WV
6,064 550 220 10 350 3.36 190 13 4.4 Yes 160 13
Brookhaven, WV
5,467 850 210 70 300 3.4 200 14 4.7 No 180 14
Ranson, WV
5,182 550 220 10 350 3.36 190 13 4.4 Yes 160 13
Morgantown, WV
30,955 850 210 70 300 3.4 200 14 4.7 No 180 14How Did We Determine the Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles?
We compiled our list of Best Cities for for Fit Lifestyle by looking at 11 key metrics backed by scientific research. Keep reading to find out which metrics we chose and how they affect slumber.
