Idaho’s
Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles

2020

Idaho may be known best for its potatoes, but its untouched wilderness areas and nature reserves make it a hotspot for active lifestyles. Idaho has over 4 million acres of recreational land, from lakes and rivers to soaring mountains and valleys. It cultivates healthy lifestyles through the sheer number of outdoor recreations, fitness establishments, and mindfulness retreats available. The Idaho Fitness Festival welcomes fitness lovers across the U.S. to become healthier as a connected community.

Interesting things to know about Idaho:

Hells Canyon in Idaho is the deepest river gorge in North America at almost 8,000 feet deep.
Idaho is a major producer of lentils and known as the Lentil Capital of the World.
St. Joe River is the world’s highest navigable river and has some of the best spots for outdoor recreation.

17 %

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.

14 %

The percentage of adults who report lack of physical activity.

28 %

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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Weiser

Fit Score: 84.4

Weiser, ID

Population: 5,381

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 740

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 0

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 100

Obesity (per 1000): 320

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 2.63

Smoking (per 1000): 170

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 13

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 4.3

Drinking Water Violations: No

Drinking (per 1000): 130

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 13

Payette

Fit Score: 79.7

Payette, ID

Population: 7,527

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 670

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 210

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 100

Obesity (per 1000): 320

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 3.22

Smoking (per 1000): 160

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 12

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 4.1

Drinking Water Violations: No

Drinking (per 1000): 150

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 12

Ammon

Fit Score: 79.67

Ammon, ID

Population: 16,475

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 790

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 240

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 70

Obesity (per 1000): 290

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 2.73

Smoking (per 1000): 140

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 10

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 3.4

Drinking Water Violations: Yes

Drinking (per 1000): 160

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 12

Fruitland

Fit Score: 79.55

Fruitland, ID

Population: 5,388

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 670

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 210

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 100

Obesity (per 1000): 320

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 3.22

Smoking (per 1000): 160

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 12

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 4.1

Drinking Water Violations: No

Drinking (per 1000): 150

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 12

Rupert

Fit Score: 79.31

Rupert, ID

Population: 5,769

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 650

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 220

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 80

Obesity (per 1000): 320

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 2.59

Smoking (per 1000): 140

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 12

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 4

Drinking Water Violations: No

Drinking (per 1000): 150

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 12

Middleton

Fit Score: 79.23

Middleton, ID

Population: 8,009

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 780

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 220

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 80

Obesity (per 1000): 350

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 3.75

Smoking (per 1000): 160

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 12

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 3.9

Drinking Water Violations: Yes

Drinking (per 1000): 150

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 12

Caldwell

Fit Score: 79.22

Caldwell, ID

Population: 56,541

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 780

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 220

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 80

Obesity (per 1000): 350

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 3.75

Smoking (per 1000): 160

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 12

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 3.9

Drinking Water Violations: Yes

Drinking (per 1000): 150

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 12

Nampa

Fit Score: 79.22

Nampa, ID

Population: 96,252

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 780

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 220

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 80

Obesity (per 1000): 350

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 3.75

Smoking (per 1000): 160

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 12

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 3.9

Drinking Water Violations: Yes

Drinking (per 1000): 150

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 12

Twin Falls

Fit Score: 79.18

Twin Falls, ID

Population: 49,764

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 760

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 170

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 30

Obesity (per 1000): 310

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 2.66

Smoking (per 1000): 160

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 11

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 3.7

Drinking Water Violations: Yes

Drinking (per 1000): 160

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 12

Idaho Falls

Fit Score: 79.18

Idaho Falls, ID

Population: 61,535

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 790

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 240

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 70

Obesity (per 1000): 290

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 2.73

Smoking (per 1000): 140

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 10

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 3.4

Drinking Water Violations: Yes

Drinking (per 1000): 160

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 12

Emmett

Fit Score: 79.07

Emmett, ID

Population: 6,903

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 770

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 230

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 120

Obesity (per 1000): 330

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 3.29

Smoking (per 1000): 170

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 13

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 4.3

Drinking Water Violations: No

Drinking (per 1000): 150

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 13

Burley

Fit Score: 77.9

Burley, ID

Population: 10,525

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 610

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 200

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 120

Obesity (per 1000): 350

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 2.49

Smoking (per 1000): 140

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 11

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 3.7

Drinking Water Violations: Yes

Drinking (per 1000): 150

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 12

Eagle

Fit Score: 77.58

Eagle, ID

Population: 28,363

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 880

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 210

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 40

Obesity (per 1000): 250

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 3.71

Smoking (per 1000): 120

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 9

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 3.1

Drinking Water Violations: Yes

Drinking (per 1000): 190

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 11

Preston

Fit Score: 77.57

Preston, ID

Population: 5,501

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 660

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 210

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 30

Obesity (per 1000): 360

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 2.07

Smoking (per 1000): 140

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 11

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 3.6

Drinking Water Violations: Yes

Drinking (per 1000): 160

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 12

Rexburg

Fit Score: 76.97

Rexburg, ID

Population: 28,687

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 840

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 240

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 110

Obesity (per 1000): 250

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 2.59

Smoking (per 1000): 160

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 14

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 4.5

Drinking Water Violations: Yes

Drinking (per 1000): 160

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 15

Meridian

Fit Score: 76.93

Meridian, ID

Population: 106,804

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 880

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 210

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 40

Obesity (per 1000): 250

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 3.71

Smoking (per 1000): 120

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 9

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 3.1

Drinking Water Violations: Yes

Drinking (per 1000): 190

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 11

Kuna

Fit Score: 76.88

Kuna, ID

Population: 20,746

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 880

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 210

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 40

Obesity (per 1000): 250

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 3.71

Smoking (per 1000): 120

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 9

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 3.1

Drinking Water Violations: Yes

Drinking (per 1000): 190

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 11

Star

Fit Score: 76.61

Star, ID

Population: 9,940

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 880

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 210

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 40

Obesity (per 1000): 250

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 3.71

Smoking (per 1000): 120

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 9

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 3.1

Drinking Water Violations: Yes

Drinking (per 1000): 190

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 11

Boise City

Fit Score: 76.57

Boise City, ID

Population: 228,790

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 880

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 210

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 40

Obesity (per 1000): 250

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 3.71

Smoking (per 1000): 120

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 9

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 3.1

Drinking Water Violations: Yes

Drinking (per 1000): 190

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 11

Hayden

Fit Score: 76.51

Hayden, ID

Population: 15,166

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 860

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 150

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 80

Obesity (per 1000): 250

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 4.13

Smoking (per 1000): 160

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 11

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 3.9

Drinking Water Violations: No

Drinking (per 1000): 190

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 12

Jerome

Fit Score: 76.49

Jerome, ID

Population: 11,807

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 720

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 190

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 120

Obesity (per 1000): 320

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 2.77

Smoking (per 1000): 160

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 12

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 4

Drinking Water Violations: No

Drinking (per 1000): 170

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 12

Rathdrum

Fit Score: 76.35

Rathdrum, ID

Population: 8,704

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 860

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 150

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 80

Obesity (per 1000): 250

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 4.13

Smoking (per 1000): 160

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 11

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 3.9

Drinking Water Violations: No

Drinking (per 1000): 190

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 12

Post Falls

Fit Score: 76.26

Post Falls, ID

Population: 34,691

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 860

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 150

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 80

Obesity (per 1000): 250

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 4.13

Smoking (per 1000): 160

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 11

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 3.9

Drinking Water Violations: No

Drinking (per 1000): 190

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 12

Garden City

Fit Score: 76.16

Garden City, ID

Population: 11,911

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 880

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 210

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 40

Obesity (per 1000): 250

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 3.71

Smoking (per 1000): 120

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 9

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 3.1

Drinking Water Violations: Yes

Drinking (per 1000): 190

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 11

Coeur D'Ale.

Fit Score: 76.15

Coeur D'Alene, ID

Population: 51,303

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 860

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 150

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 80

Obesity (per 1000): 250

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 4.13

Smoking (per 1000): 160

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 11

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 3.9

Drinking Water Violations: No

Drinking (per 1000): 190

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 12

Hailey

Fit Score: 76.13

Hailey, ID

Population: 8,501

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 800

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 200

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 80

Obesity (per 1000): 180

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 2.17

Smoking (per 1000): 120

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 10

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 3.3

Drinking Water Violations: Yes

Drinking (per 1000): 190

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 11

Blackfoot

Fit Score: 75.87

Blackfoot, ID

Population: 11,946

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 460

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 120

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 80

Obesity (per 1000): 310

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 2.59

Smoking (per 1000): 160

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 12

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 4.1

Drinking Water Violations: Yes

Drinking (per 1000): 160

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 13

Chubbuck

Fit Score: 75.86

Chubbuck, ID

Population: 15,316

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 750

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 180

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 80

Obesity (per 1000): 310

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 2.35

Smoking (per 1000): 160

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 13

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 4.4

Drinking Water Violations: No

Drinking (per 1000): 180

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 13

Lewiston

Fit Score: 75.85

Lewiston, ID

Population: 32,817

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 610

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 200

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 40

Obesity (per 1000): 320

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 3.15

Smoking (per 1000): 150

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 11

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 3.8

Drinking Water Violations: Yes

Drinking (per 1000): 170

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 12

Sandpoint

Fit Score: 75.72

Sandpoint, ID

Population: 8,703

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 790

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 190

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 70

Obesity (per 1000): 260

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 3.5

Smoking (per 1000): 140

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 11

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 3.6

Drinking Water Violations: Yes

Drinking (per 1000): 180

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 12

Pocatello

Fit Score: 75.34

Pocatello, ID

Population: 56,266

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 750

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 180

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 80

Obesity (per 1000): 310

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 2.35

Smoking (per 1000): 160

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 13

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 4.4

Drinking Water Violations: No

Drinking (per 1000): 180

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 13

Mountain Ho.

Fit Score: 75.33

Mountain Home, ID

Population: 14,451

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 880

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 210

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 130

Obesity (per 1000): 320

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 2.56

Smoking (per 1000): 170

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 12

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 3.9

Drinking Water Violations: Yes

Drinking (per 1000): 180

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 12

Moscow

Fit Score: 73.27

Moscow, ID

Population: 25,766

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 820

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 200

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 30

Obesity (per 1000): 220

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 3.26

Smoking (per 1000): 140

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 11

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 3.7

Drinking Water Violations: Yes

Drinking (per 1000): 200

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 12

How 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.

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Idaho’s Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles

2020

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Weiser, ID

Payette, ID

Ammon, ID

Fruitland, ID

Rupert, ID

Middleton, ID

Caldwell, ID

Nampa, ID

Twin Falls, ID

Idaho Falls, ID

Emmett, ID

Burley, ID

Eagle, ID

Preston, ID

Rexburg, ID

Meridian, ID

Kuna, ID

Star, ID

Boise City, ID

Hayden, ID

Jerome, ID

Rathdrum, ID

Post Falls, ID

Garden City, ID

Coeur D'Alene, ID

Hailey, ID

Blackfoot, ID

Chubbuck, ID

Lewiston, ID

Sandpoint, ID

Pocatello, ID

Mountain Home, ID

Moscow, ID

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