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Home » News » Maryland

Maryland

Phil Blechman
Written by Phil Blechman
Last updated on July 17th, 2023

Maryland’s 50
Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles

2020

Known as America in Miniature, Maryland is a small state that houses every terrain found across the country. The natural abundance makes it a welcome spot for healthy lifestyles and building variety into fitness routines. Rolling mountains, wooded trails, lakes, and oceans collide for those that crave natural landscapes to build a fitness culture. Urban cities bring modern fitness to the state with an influx of cycling and yoga studios, farm-to-table restaurants, and state of the art gyms.

Interesting things to know about Maryland: 

  • Annapolis, Maryland, is known as the sailing capital of the world. 
  • Lacrosse is the official team sport of the state. 
  • Maryland has a remarkably high population of residents aged 100+.
17.00 %

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.

21.00 %

The percentage of adults who report lack of physical activity.

30.00 %

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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Travilah, Maryland
Travilah
Fit Score: 94.2

Travilah, MD

Population 12,204
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 150
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 210
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.78
Smoking 70
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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2
Darnestown, Maryland
Darnestown
Fit Score: 92.88

Darnestown, MD

Population 6,540
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 150
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 210
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.78
Smoking 70
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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3
Potomac, Maryland
Potomac
Fit Score: 92.81

Potomac, MD

Population 45,780
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 150
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 210
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.78
Smoking 70
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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4
North Potomac, Maryland
North Potom.
Fit Score: 91.84

North Potomac, MD

Population 24,236
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 150
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 210
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.78
Smoking 70
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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5
South Kensington, Maryland
South Kensi.
Fit Score: 91.79

South Kensington, MD

Population 8,684
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 150
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 210
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.78
Smoking 70
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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6
Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda
Fit Score: 91.58

Bethesda, MD

Population 63,168
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 150
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 210
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.78
Smoking 70
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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7
Poolesville, Maryland
Poolesville
Fit Score: 91.56

Poolesville, MD

Population 5,242
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 150
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 210
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.78
Smoking 70
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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8
Olney, Maryland
Olney
Fit Score: 90.92

Olney, MD

Population 35,766
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 150
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 210
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.78
Smoking 70
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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9
Clarksburg, Maryland
Clarksburg
Fit Score: 90.86

Clarksburg, MD

Population 22,100
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 150
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 210
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.78
Smoking 70
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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10
Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland
Ashton-Sand.
Fit Score: 90.83

Ashton-Sandy Spring, MD

Population 6,004
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 150
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 210
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.78
Smoking 70
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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11
Cloverly, Maryland
Cloverly
Fit Score: 90.38

Cloverly, MD

Population 15,482
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 150
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 210
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.78
Smoking 70
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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12
Four Corners, Maryland
Four Corner.
Fit Score: 90.32

Four Corners, MD

Population 8,361
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 150
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 210
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.78
Smoking 70
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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13
Damascus, Maryland
Damascus
Fit Score: 90.32

Damascus, MD

Population 15,423
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 150
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 210
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.78
Smoking 70
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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14
Colesville, Maryland
Colesville
Fit Score: 90.18

Colesville, MD

Population 14,633
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 150
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 210
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.78
Smoking 70
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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15
Redland, Maryland
Redland
Fit Score: 89.75

Redland, MD

Population 17,317
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 150
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 210
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.78
Smoking 70
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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16
Kemp Mill, Maryland
Kemp Mill
Fit Score: 89.72

Kemp Mill, MD

Population 13,445
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 150
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 210
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.78
Smoking 70
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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17
Burtonsville, Maryland
Burtonsvill.
Fit Score: 89.71

Burtonsville, MD

Population 10,428
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 150
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 210
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.78
Smoking 70
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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18
Hillandale, Maryland
Hillandale
Fit Score: 89.69

Hillandale, MD

Population 5,734
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 150
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 210
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.78
Smoking 70
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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19
North Bethesda, Maryland
North Bethe.
Fit Score: 89.67

North Bethesda, MD

Population 50,056
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 150
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 210
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.78
Smoking 70
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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20
Forest Glen, Maryland
Forest Glen
Fit Score: 89.64

Forest Glen, MD

Population 6,804
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 150
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 210
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.78
Smoking 70
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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21
Rockville, Maryland
Rockville
Fit Score: 89.57

Rockville, MD

Population 68,268
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 150
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 210
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.78
Smoking 70
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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22
North Kensington, Maryland
North Kensi.
Fit Score: 89.5

North Kensington, MD

Population 9,856
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 150
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 210
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.78
Smoking 70
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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23
Friendship Heights Village, Maryland
Friendship .
Fit Score: 89.28

Friendship Heights Village, MD

Population 5,051
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 150
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 210
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.78
Smoking 70
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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24
Germantown, Maryland
Germantown
Fit Score: 89.17

Germantown, MD

Population 91,447
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 150
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 210
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.78
Smoking 70
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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25
Glenmont, Maryland
Glenmont
Fit Score: 89.14

Glenmont, MD

Population 16,917
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 150
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 210
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.78
Smoking 70
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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26
Takoma Park, Maryland
Takoma Park
Fit Score: 89.07

Takoma Park, MD

Population 17,768
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 150
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 210
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.78
Smoking 70
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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27
Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersbur.
Fit Score: 89.02

Gaithersburg, MD

Population 68,289
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 150
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 210
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.78
Smoking 70
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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28
Calverton, Maryland
Calverton
Fit Score: 88.91

Calverton, MD

Population 18,145
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 150
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 210
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.78
Smoking 70
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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29
Aspen Hill, Maryland
Aspen Hill
Fit Score: 88.9

Aspen Hill, MD

Population 52,386
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 150
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 210
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.78
Smoking 70
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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30
Fairland, Maryland
Fairland
Fit Score: 88.86

Fairland, MD

Population 24,226
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 150
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 210
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.78
Smoking 70
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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31
Wheaton, Maryland
Wheaton
Fit Score: 88.79

Wheaton, MD

Population 50,095
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 150
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 210
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.78
Smoking 70
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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32
Montgomery Village, Maryland
Montgomery .
Fit Score: 88.7

Montgomery Village, MD

Population 33,565
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 150
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 210
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.78
Smoking 70
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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33
Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spri.
Fit Score: 88.68

Silver Spring, MD

Population 79,483
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 150
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 210
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.78
Smoking 70
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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34
Scaggsville, Maryland
Scaggsville
Fit Score: 88.55

Scaggsville, MD

Population 9,142
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 160
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 240
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.85
Smoking 100
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 160
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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35
White Oak, Maryland
White Oak
Fit Score: 88.54

White Oak, MD

Population 19,525
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 150
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 210
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.78
Smoking 70
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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36
Leisure World, Maryland
Leisure Wor.
Fit Score: 87.86

Leisure World, MD

Population 9,322
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 150
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 210
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.78
Smoking 70
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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37
Ilchester, Maryland
Ilchester
Fit Score: 87.76

Ilchester, MD

Population 26,804
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 160
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 240
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.85
Smoking 100
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 160
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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38
Ellicott City, Maryland
Ellicott Ci.
Fit Score: 87.76

Ellicott City, MD

Population 71,737
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 160
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 240
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.85
Smoking 100
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 160
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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39
Columbia, Maryland
Columbia
Fit Score: 87.01

Columbia, MD

Population 103,170
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 160
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 240
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.85
Smoking 100
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 160
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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40
Elkridge, Maryland
Elkridge
Fit Score: 86.89

Elkridge, MD

Population 19,367
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 160
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 240
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.85
Smoking 100
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 160
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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41
North Laurel, Maryland
North Laure.
Fit Score: 86.68

North Laurel, MD

Population 24,510
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 160
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 240
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.85
Smoking 100
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 160
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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42
Savage, Maryland
Savage
Fit Score: 86.43

Savage, MD

Population 6,577
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 160
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 240
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.85
Smoking 100
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 160
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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43
Lutherville, Maryland
Lutherville
Fit Score: 84.32

Lutherville, MD

Population 6,851
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 230
Access to Healthy Food 30
Obesity 310
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.82
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 160
Frequent Mental Distress 11

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44
Mays Chapel, Maryland
Mays Chapel
Fit Score: 84.26

Mays Chapel, MD

Population 12,097
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 230
Access to Healthy Food 30
Obesity 310
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.82
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 160
Frequent Mental Distress 11

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45
Timonium, Maryland
Timonium
Fit Score: 83.78

Timonium, MD

Population 10,548
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 230
Access to Healthy Food 30
Obesity 310
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.82
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 160
Frequent Mental Distress 11

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46
Catonsville, Maryland
Catonsville
Fit Score: 83.71

Catonsville, MD

Population 41,440
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 230
Access to Healthy Food 30
Obesity 310
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.82
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 160
Frequent Mental Distress 11

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47
White Marsh, Maryland
White Marsh
Fit Score: 83.7

White Marsh, MD

Population 9,660
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 230
Access to Healthy Food 30
Obesity 310
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.82
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 160
Frequent Mental Distress 11

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48
Perry Hall, Maryland
Perry Hall
Fit Score: 83.56

Perry Hall, MD

Population 28,681
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 230
Access to Healthy Food 30
Obesity 310
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.82
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 160
Frequent Mental Distress 11

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49
Bensville, Maryland
Bensville
Fit Score: 83.55

Bensville, MD

Population 13,208
Exercise Opportunities 800
Physical Inactivity 230
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 360
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.26
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 160
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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50
Towson, Maryland
Towson
Fit Score: 83.52

Towson, MD

Population 58,766
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 230
Access to Healthy Food 30
Obesity 310
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.82
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 160
Frequent Mental Distress 11

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Didn’t Find Your City in the Top 50?

RankCityPopulation Exercise OpportunitiesPhysical InactivityHealthy Food AccessObesityAir Pollution (PM2.5)SmokingDrinkingPhysical DistressFit Score
51Pikesville33426960230303103.821401603.183.49
52Randallstown35438960230303103.821401603.183.45
53Bowleys Quarters6131960230303103.821401603.183.39
54Edgemere8732960230303103.821401603.183.26
55Arbutus21167960230303103.821401603.183.24
56Garrison9033960230303103.821401603.183.22
57Owings Mills34231960230303103.821401603.183.17
58Reisterstown26903960230303103.821401603.182.99
59Rosedale19151960230303103.821401603.182.99
60Woodlawn39296960230303103.821401603.182.93
61Milford Mill30104960230303103.821401603.182.9
62Overlea12014960230303103.821401603.182.88
63Lochearn26205960230303103.821401603.182.88
64Carney30178960230303103.821401603.182.84
65Rossville15219960230303103.821401603.182.8
66Cockeysville20789960230303103.821401603.182.71
67Parkville31762960230303103.821401603.182.7
68Middle River25654960230303103.821401603.182.67
69Baltimore Highlands7565960230303103.821401603.182.45
70Essex39494960230303103.821401603.182.41
71Dundalk62516960230303103.821401603.182.37
72Baltimore602495960230303103.821401603.182.21
73La Plata9453800230503603.261401603.182.09
74Waldorf73223800230503603.261401603.182.05
75Bryans Road7518800230503603.261401603.181.81
76Lansdowne8314960230303103.821401603.181.8
77Fruitland5289790260903703.261501503.780.87
78Ocean Pines12085900260403303.151501603.380.7
79Fallston9082910230403003.821501803.380.67
80Urbana11022950200302903.611301902.980.59
81Bel Air North31263910230403003.821501803.380.32
82Ocean City6927900260403303.151501603.380.17
83Eldersburg32064860220303203.681301802.979.99
84Mount Airy9452860220303203.681301802.979.97
85Salisbury32809790260903703.261501503.779.89
86Fountainhead-Orchard Hills5828750260603503.541701603.379.85
87Bel Air South48060910230403003.821501803.379.82
88Linganore9450950200302903.611301902.979.63
89Riverside6264910230403003.821501803.379.46
90Havre de Grace13792910230403003.821501803.379.38
91Joppatowne12686910230403003.821501803.379.38
92Halfway11043750260603503.541701603.379.36
93Robinwood7976750260603503.541701603.379.32
94Bel Air10044910230403003.821501803.379.11
95Severna Park38725920190502903.71130200379
96Mayo8656920190502903.71130200378.91
97Annapolis Neck10841920190502903.71130200378.81
98Cambridge12285730310603803.292001503.678.8
99Spring Ridge6123950200302903.611301902.978.8
100Hampstead6387860220303203.681301802.978.68
101Edgewood25858910230403003.821501803.378.68
102Hagerstown40205750260603503.541701603.378.58
103Aberdeen16053910230403003.821501803.378.51
104Crofton28282920190502903.71130200378.47
105Taneytown6816860220303203.681301802.978.45
106Arnold23041920190502903.71130200378.43
107Walkersville6281950200302903.611301902.978.25
108Brunswick6364950200302903.611301902.978.1
109Ballenger Creek19394950200302903.611301902.978.06
110Westminster18648860220303203.681301802.978.04
111Jessup8392920190502903.71130200377.93
112Pasadena27484920190502903.71130200377.84
113Chestertown505456025003003.41401603.177.83
114Severn49076920190502903.71130200377.81
115Cape St. Claire8769920190502903.71130200377.8
116Easton16494720200202803.261201803.177.79
117Lake Shore19724920190502903.71130200377.72
118Odenton40479920190502903.71130200377.7
119Thurmont6752950200302903.611301902.977.7
120Deale5148920190502903.71130200377.69
121Parole16084920190502903.71130200377.67
122Frederick72146950200302903.611301902.977.67
123Naval Academy5693920190502903.71130200377.66
124Maryland City17696920190502903.71130200377.55
125Linthicum10852920190502903.71130200377.53
126Shady Side5865920190502903.71130200377.5
127Edgewater9912920190502903.71130200377.39
128Riviera Beach13977920190502903.71130200377.21
129Annapolis39174920190502903.71130200377.1
130Fort Meade10088920190502903.71130200376.72
131Ferndale17627920190502903.71130200376.64
132Glen Burnie68768920190502903.71130200376.47
133Brooklyn Park14833920190502903.71130200376.22
134Chesapeake Beach5990540210503103.261401902.976.03
135Chesapeake Ranch Estates9229540210503103.261401902.975.47
136Elkton15640790280703203.751901803.474.97
137Cresaptown61638202701303803.151601803.874.51
138Frostburg85648202701303803.151601803.874.36
139Cumberland194808202701303803.151601803.874.2

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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