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Minnesota’s 50
Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles

2020

Minnesota ranks among the top for its standard of living and for its fitness activity in the country. Many studies have found Minnesota to be the most health educated state with a significant prevalence of gym facilities that bring that education to life. This thriving health culture finds itself in hundreds of gym facilities, health organizations, and clean-eating restaurants there. A strong health atmosphere, combined with diverse natural landscapes, makes it perfect for fitness gurus to up their health routines.

Interesting things to know about Minnesota: 

  • Minneapolis and St. Paul consistently rank among the top 10 fittest cities in the country.
  • Minnesota has more bike trails than any other state. 
  • Minnesota has one boat per every six people in the population, bordering on one million vessels for recreational activities.
23 %

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.

19 %

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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1
North Oaks, Minnesota
North Oaks
Fit Score: 78.97

North Oaks, MN

Population 5,289
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 270
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.15
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 2.9
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 210
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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2
Credit River, Minnesota
Credit Rive.
Fit Score: 77.96

Credit River, MN

Population 5,605
Exercise Opportunities 880
Physical Inactivity 180
Access to Healthy Food 30
Obesity 280
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.66
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 8
Poor Physical Health Days 2.7
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 210
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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3
White Bear, Minnesota
White Bear
Fit Score: 77.16

White Bear, MN

Population 11,789
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 270
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.15
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 2.9
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 210
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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4
Arden Hills, Minnesota
Arden Hills
Fit Score: 77.03

Arden Hills, MN

Population 10,301
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 270
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.15
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 2.9
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 210
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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5
Savage, Minnesota
Savage
Fit Score: 76.99

Savage, MN

Population 31,694
Exercise Opportunities 880
Physical Inactivity 180
Access to Healthy Food 30
Obesity 280
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.66
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 8
Poor Physical Health Days 2.7
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 210
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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6
Prior Lake, Minnesota
Prior Lake
Fit Score: 76.92

Prior Lake, MN

Population 26,840
Exercise Opportunities 880
Physical Inactivity 180
Access to Healthy Food 30
Obesity 280
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.66
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 8
Poor Physical Health Days 2.7
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 210
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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7
Byron, Minnesota
Byron
Fit Score: 76.86

Byron, MN

Population 5,523
Exercise Opportunities 910
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 30
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.84
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 8
Poor Physical Health Days 2.6
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 210
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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8
Shoreview, Minnesota
Shoreview
Fit Score: 76.83

Shoreview, MN

Population 27,210
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 270
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.15
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 2.9
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 210
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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9
Vadnais Heights, Minnesota
Vadnais Hei.
Fit Score: 76.59

Vadnais Heights, MN

Population 13,596
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 270
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.15
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 2.9
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 210
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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10
Shakopee, Minnesota
Shakopee
Fit Score: 76.34

Shakopee, MN

Population 41,362
Exercise Opportunities 880
Physical Inactivity 180
Access to Healthy Food 30
Obesity 280
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.66
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 8
Poor Physical Health Days 2.7
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 210
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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11
New Brighton, Minnesota
New Brighto.
Fit Score: 76.25

New Brighton, MN

Population 22,899
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 270
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.15
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 2.9
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 210
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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12
Falcon Heights, Minnesota
Falcon Heig.
Fit Score: 76.24

Falcon Heights, MN

Population 5,617
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 270
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.15
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 2.9
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 210
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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13
Roseville, Minnesota
Roseville
Fit Score: 76.19

Roseville, MN

Population 36,433
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 270
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.15
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 2.9
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 210
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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14
White Bear Lake, Minnesota
White Bear .
Fit Score: 76.17

White Bear Lake, MN

Population 25,932
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 270
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.15
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 2.9
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 210
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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15
Maplewood, Minnesota
Maplewood
Fit Score: 76.07

Maplewood, MN

Population 41,004
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 270
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.15
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 2.9
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 210
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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16
Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester
Fit Score: 76.05

Rochester, MN

Population 116,961
Exercise Opportunities 910
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 30
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.84
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 8
Poor Physical Health Days 2.6
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 210
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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17
Belle Plaine, Minnesota
Belle Plain.
Fit Score: 76.02

Belle Plaine, MN

Population 7,168
Exercise Opportunities 880
Physical Inactivity 180
Access to Healthy Food 30
Obesity 280
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.66
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 8
Poor Physical Health Days 2.7
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 210
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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18
North St. Paul, Minnesota
North St. P.
Fit Score: 75.97

North St. Paul, MN

Population 12,477
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 270
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.15
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 2.9
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 210
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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19
Mounds View, Minnesota
Mounds View
Fit Score: 75.93

Mounds View, MN

Population 13,188
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 270
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.15
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 2.9
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 210
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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20
St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul
Fit Score: 75.66

St. Paul, MN

Population 307,695
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 270
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.15
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 2.9
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 210
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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21
Jordan, Minnesota
Jordan
Fit Score: 75.66

Jordan, MN

Population 6,276
Exercise Opportunities 880
Physical Inactivity 180
Access to Healthy Food 30
Obesity 280
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.66
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 8
Poor Physical Health Days 2.7
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 210
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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22
Stewartville, Minnesota
Stewartvill.
Fit Score: 75.57

Stewartville, MN

Population 6,125
Exercise Opportunities 910
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 30
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.84
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 8
Poor Physical Health Days 2.6
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 210
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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23
Little Canada, Minnesota
Little Cana.
Fit Score: 75.54

Little Canada, MN

Population 10,523
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 270
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.15
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 2.9
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 210
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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24
Mendota Heights, Minnesota
Mendota Hei.
Fit Score: 74.55

Mendota Heights, MN

Population 11,340
Exercise Opportunities 980
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 270
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.91
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 8
Poor Physical Health Days 2.8
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 230
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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25
Lakeville, Minnesota
Lakeville
Fit Score: 74.37

Lakeville, MN

Population 65,877
Exercise Opportunities 980
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 270
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.91
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 8
Poor Physical Health Days 2.8
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 230
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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26
Rosemount, Minnesota
Rosemount
Fit Score: 74.05

Rosemount, MN

Population 24,607
Exercise Opportunities 980
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 270
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.91
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 8
Poor Physical Health Days 2.8
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 230
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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27
Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Fergus Fall.
Fit Score: 74.01

Fergus Falls, MN

Population 13,845
Exercise Opportunities 560
Physical Inactivity 200
Access to Healthy Food 60
Obesity 310
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.38
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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28
Albert Lea, Minnesota
Albert Lea
Fit Score: 73.95

Albert Lea, MN

Population 17,647
Exercise Opportunities 700
Physical Inactivity 220
Access to Healthy Food 120
Obesity 340
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.84
Smoking 160
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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29
Farmington, Minnesota
Farmington
Fit Score: 73.84

Farmington, MN

Population 23,081
Exercise Opportunities 980
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 270
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.91
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 8
Poor Physical Health Days 2.8
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 230
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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30
Apple Valley, Minnesota
Apple Valle.
Fit Score: 73.71

Apple Valley, MN

Population 54,121
Exercise Opportunities 980
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 270
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.91
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 8
Poor Physical Health Days 2.8
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 230
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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31
Eagan, Minnesota
Eagan
Fit Score: 73.69

Eagan, MN

Population 66,527
Exercise Opportunities 980
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 270
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.91
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 8
Poor Physical Health Days 2.8
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 230
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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32
Lino Lakes, Minnesota
Lino Lakes
Fit Score: 73.63

Lino Lakes, MN

Population 21,733
Exercise Opportunities 950
Physical Inactivity 190
Access to Healthy Food 60
Obesity 300
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.77
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 8
Poor Physical Health Days 2.7
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 230
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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33
Andover, Minnesota
Andover
Fit Score: 73.54

Andover, MN

Population 33,072
Exercise Opportunities 950
Physical Inactivity 190
Access to Healthy Food 60
Obesity 300
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.77
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 8
Poor Physical Health Days 2.7
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 230
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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34
Minnetrista, Minnesota
Minnetrista
Fit Score: 73.47

Minnetrista, MN

Population 7,912
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 160
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 220
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.98
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 8
Poor Physical Health Days 2.7
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 250
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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35
Willmar, Minnesota
Willmar
Fit Score: 73.42

Willmar, MN

Population 19,673
Exercise Opportunities 670
Physical Inactivity 200
Access to Healthy Food 80
Obesity 280
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.31
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 200
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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36
Oak Grove, Minnesota
Oak Grove
Fit Score: 73.27

Oak Grove, MN

Population 8,877
Exercise Opportunities 950
Physical Inactivity 190
Access to Healthy Food 60
Obesity 300
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.77
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 8
Poor Physical Health Days 2.7
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 230
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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37
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Inver Grove.
Fit Score: 73.26

Inver Grove Heights, MN

Population 35,481
Exercise Opportunities 980
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 270
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.91
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 8
Poor Physical Health Days 2.8
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 230
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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38
Ham Lake, Minnesota
Ham Lake
Fit Score: 73.2

Ham Lake, MN

Population 16,646
Exercise Opportunities 950
Physical Inactivity 190
Access to Healthy Food 60
Obesity 300
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.77
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 8
Poor Physical Health Days 2.7
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 230
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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39
Woodbury, Minnesota
Woodbury
Fit Score: 73.09

Woodbury, MN

Population 71,306
Exercise Opportunities 940
Physical Inactivity 150
Access to Healthy Food 70
Obesity 250
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.98
Smoking 120
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 240
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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40
Ramsey, Minnesota
Ramsey
Fit Score: 73.09

Ramsey, MN

Population 26,928
Exercise Opportunities 950
Physical Inactivity 190
Access to Healthy Food 60
Obesity 300
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.77
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 8
Poor Physical Health Days 2.7
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 230
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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41
Medina, Minnesota
Medina
Fit Score: 73.07

Medina, MN

Population 6,601
Exercise Opportunities 1,000
Physical Inactivity 160
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 220
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.98
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 8
Poor Physical Health Days 2.7
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 250
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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42
Burnsville, Minnesota
Burnsville
Fit Score: 73.05

Burnsville, MN

Population 61,203
Exercise Opportunities 980
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 270
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.91
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 8
Poor Physical Health Days 2.8
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 230
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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43
Lake Elmo, Minnesota
Lake Elmo
Fit Score: 73.02

Lake Elmo, MN

Population 9,100
Exercise Opportunities 940
Physical Inactivity 150
Access to Healthy Food 70
Obesity 250
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.98
Smoking 120
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 240
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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44
Hastings, Minnesota
Hastings
Fit Score: 73.01

Hastings, MN

Population 22,713
Exercise Opportunities 980
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 270
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.91
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 8
Poor Physical Health Days 2.8
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 230
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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45
Fairmont, Minnesota
Fairmont
Fit Score: 72.94

Fairmont, MN

Population 10,091
Exercise Opportunities 730
Physical Inactivity 220
Access to Healthy Food 130
Obesity 300
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.77
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.3
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 200
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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46
East Bethel, Minnesota
East Bethel
Fit Score: 72.86

East Bethel, MN

Population 11,990
Exercise Opportunities 950
Physical Inactivity 190
Access to Healthy Food 60
Obesity 300
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.77
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 8
Poor Physical Health Days 2.7
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 230
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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47
Northfield, Minnesota
Northfield
Fit Score: 72.85

Northfield, MN

Population 20,634
Exercise Opportunities 980
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 270
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.91
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 8
Poor Physical Health Days 2.8
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 230
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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48
Linwood, Minnesota
Linwood
Fit Score: 72.83

Linwood, MN

Population 5,437
Exercise Opportunities 950
Physical Inactivity 190
Access to Healthy Food 60
Obesity 300
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.77
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 8
Poor Physical Health Days 2.7
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 230
Frequent Mental Distress 9

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49
Thomson, Minnesota
Thomson
Fit Score: 72.81

Thomson, MN

Population 5,182
Exercise Opportunities 730
Physical Inactivity 180
Access to Healthy Food 70
Obesity 320
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.31
Smoking 170
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 210
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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50
Mahtomedi, Minnesota
Mahtomedi
Fit Score: 72.8

Mahtomedi, MN

Population 8,289
Exercise Opportunities 940
Physical Inactivity 150
Access to Healthy Food 70
Obesity 250
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.98
Smoking 120
Frequent Physical Distress 7
Poor Physical Health Days 2.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 240
Frequent Mental Distress 8

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RankCityPopulationExercise OpportunitiesPhysical InactivityHealthy Food AccessObesityAir Pollution (PM2.5)SmokingDrinkingPhysical DistressFit Score
51Orono82681000160502202.981302502.772.78
52South St. Paul20145980170502702.911302302.872.7
53Shorewood79741000160502202.981302502.772.67
54Blaine65212950190603002.771502302.772.62
55Cottage Grove37208940150702502.981202402.472.6
56Hugo15008940150702502.981202402.472.55
57St. Francis7817950190603002.771502302.772.53
58West St. Paul19678980170502702.911302302.872.48
59Rogers131541000160502202.981302502.772.42
60Worthington13271690250903202.771502003.172.4
61Stillwater19404940150702502.981202402.472.3
62New Ulm13237840210603202.631302202.772.19
63Coon Rapids62527950190603002.771502302.772.18
64Forest Lake20220940150702502.981202402.472.02
65St. Paul Park5395940150702502.981202402.471.86
66Cloquet12022730180703202.311702103.471.85
67Oakdale28022940150702502.981202402.471.83
68Eden Prairie643341000160502202.981302502.771.78
69Spring Lake Park6926950190603002.771502302.771.77
70Corcoran61011000160502202.981302502.771.76
71Victoria9820970140302402.631202602.571.75
72Fridley27742950190603002.771502302.771.74
73Maple Grove718071000160502202.981302502.771.72
74New Prague8209770190203302.71502202.771.59
75Hutchinson13979790200603102.421502202.771.56
76Columbia Heights20503950190603002.771502302.771.53
77Edina524901000160502202.981302502.771.52
78Anoka17543950190603002.771502302.771.51
79Glencoe5467790200603102.421502202.771.4
80Plymouth794501000160502202.981302502.771.35
81Champlin253461000160502202.981302502.771.25
82Dayton63021000160502202.981302502.771.21
83Golden Valley217551000160502202.981302502.771.21
84Alexandria13746800230703202.211402202.771.18
85Minnetonka539531000160502202.981302502.771.16
86Wyoming7971750220203002.591602302.871.02
87Mound95301000160502202.981302502.770.99
88Chanhassen25666970140302402.631202602.570.85
89North Branch10582750220203002.591602302.870.6
90St. Louis Park490391000160502202.981302502.770.59
91Waseca8904790210903202.73160220370.57
92Bloomington855781000160502202.981302502.770.56
93Chisago City5165750220203002.591602302.870.53
94Brooklyn Park806101000160502202.981302502.770.48
95St. Anthony90661000160502202.981302502.770.46
96Robbinsdale144881000160502202.981302502.770.28
97Crystal230651000160502202.981302502.770.27
98Richfield359901000160502202.981302502.770.16
99Faribault23851830200503002.77150230370.11
100International Falls59307202301702902.141702103.470.09
101Austin25190730220403102.841602203.270.05
102Minneapolis4254031000160502202.981302502.770.01
103St. Michael17892870180203002.561402502.669.97
104New Hope210571000160502202.981302502.769.92
105Hopkins186051000160502202.981302502.769.91
106St. Joseph7147760190502802.451502302.969.9
107Waconia12369970140302402.631202602.569.84
108Montevideo5102670250203302.281502202.969.83
109Otsego17357870180203002.561402502.669.83
110Brooklyn Center309101000160502202.981302502.769.82
111Livonia6396880180603002.561302502.869.72
112Chaska26765970140302402.631202602.569.56
113Owatonna25766700190403002.731402302.969.45
114Albertville7505870180203002.561402502.669.42
115Grand Rapids11222680220603202.491602203.169.32
116Waite Park7718760190502802.451502302.969.32
117Baldwin7253880180603002.561302502.869.29
118Elk River24845880180603002.561302502.869.27
119Baxter8314700210202902.171702303.369.21
120Morris5351770200403202.171502303.269.03
121Delano6203870180203002.561402502.668.9
122Kasson6455710230102802.731402402.668.82
123St. Peter11935820180802702.73130240368.82
124Zimmerman5829880180603002.561302502.868.79
125Big Lake11107880180603002.561302502.868.77
126Buffalo16315870180203002.561402502.668.64
127Monticello13747870180203002.561402502.668.62
128Hermantown9731840210902902.71802303.668.61
129Little Falls86864902301003502.241502103.168.39
130Winona26813960210403003.011502402.868.22
131Brainerd13465700210202902.171702303.368.1
132Sartell18428740200503102.381602403.168.01
133Moorhead43349870190202902.45150250367.87
134Duluth85884840210902902.71802303.667.76
135East Grand Forks86006902601203702.421602203.167.71
136Litchfield6643580210603302.281402302.867.7
137Hibbing15944840210902902.71802303.667.67
138Thief River Falls8804690230502802.171402303.167.66
139Isanti5901490220303302.521502302.967.58
140Crookston78066902601203702.421602203.167.53
141Lake City5131910220403102.871502502.867.47
142Red Wing16414910220403102.871502502.867.37
143Virginia8432840210902902.71802303.667.36
144Sauk Rapids13879740200503102.381602403.167.07
145St. Cloud68043740200503102.381602403.166.98
146Bemidji15404800210703402.312002303.766.94
147Cambridge8904490220303302.521502302.966.8
148Detroit Lakes92896602401303202.38160230365.46
149North Mankato139148401801603402.81602603.163.97
150Marshall13530760210703002.381602602.963.95
151Mankato426108401801603402.81602603.163.35

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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