Nebraska’s
Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles
2020
More than just farm and ranch land, Nebraska is an outdoor lover’s top destination and a great state to energize a fitness routine. Nebraska has distinct landscapes of rolling hills and treeless prairies that make sports effortless. Abundant national parks, historic trails, and rivers add variety to the rolling plains and invite active individuals to use stunning natural environments for their healthy lifestyles. Hiking, biking, swimming, and tanking (the state’s unique activity) are a few ways residents and tourists find a pension for health and wellness.
Interesting things to know about Nebraska:
- The Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Nebraska, is the largest indoor rainforest in the United States.
- Hikers can walk a half mile on the original Oregon Trail at Scotts Bluff National Monument in Gering, Nebraska.
- Nebraska has more underground water reserves than any other state in the country.
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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Lexington, NE
10,121
840
270
120 
330
2.52
170
11
3.3
No
170
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South Sioux City, NE
12,838 880 290 80 380 3.12 190 11 3.4 No 170 10
Grand Island, NE
51,478 890 260 110 330 2.77 160 10 3.1 No 180 10
North Platte, NE
23,814 860 260 70 340 2.28 180 10 3.2 Yes 180 10
Gering, NE
8,225 690 240 20 340 1.75 190 11 3.7 No 180 11
Scottsbluff, NE
14,733 690 240 20 340 1.75 190 11 3.7 No 180 11
York, NE
7,866 580 240 50 360 2.91 160 9 3.1 No 180 9
Norfolk, NE
24,651 860 230 70 320 2.91 170 10 3.1 No 200 10
Holdrege, NE
5,405 710 220 40 330 2.63 150 9 2.8 No 200 9
Hastings, NE
24,822 820 250 90 370 2.8 170 10 3.2 Yes 190 10
Fremont, NE
26,509 900 270 90 350 3.15 180 10 3.3 No 200 10
Seward, NE
7,220 600 230 20 300 3.01 140 9 2.9 No 200 9
Schuyler, NE
6,377 780 280 60 330 3.01 140 10 3 No 200 10
Gretna, NE
5,076 920 190 50 330 3.33 150 8 2.7 Yes 220 9
Papillion, NE
20,530 920 190 50 330 3.33 150 8 2.7 Yes 220 9
Chalco, NE
11,209 920 190 50 330 3.33 150 8 2.7 Yes 220 9
Columbus, NE
23,274 840 220 60 330 3.01 140 9 3 Yes 210 9
La Vista, NE
17,163 920 190 50 330 3.33 150 8 2.7 Yes 220 9
Bellevue, NE
53,627 920 190 50 330 3.33 150 8 2.7 Yes 220 9
Ralston, NE
7,296 980 200 30 290 3.33 170 10 3.3 Yes 220 10
Omaha, NE
468,262 980 200 30 290 3.33 170 10 3.3 Yes 220 10
Offutt AFB, NE
5,142 920 190 50 330 3.33 150 8 2.7 Yes 220 9
McCook, NE
7,551 740 260 150 360 2.35 160 10 3.1 No 200 10
Crete, NE
7,082 690 320 60 360 3.01 160 10 3.2 No 200 10
Sidney, NE
6,376 630 250 60 310 1.86 150 9 3 No 220 9
Nebraska City, NE
7,275 740 270 30 380 3.22 180 9 3 Yes 210 10
Alliance, NE
8,070 440 240 130 370 1.65 180 9 3.1 No 200 10
Chadron, NE
5,488 900 210 90 300 1.44 170 10 3.1 No 230 10
Kearney, NE
33,761 890 190 80 290 2.73 150 9 2.9 Yes 230 10
Blair, NE
7,815 490 200 0 330 3.08 130 8 2.7 No 220 9
Wayne, NE
5,622 520 220 20 330 2.94 130 9 3 No 220 10
Lincoln, NE
287,401 970 170 30 280 3.19 140 8 2.8 Yes 250 10
Plattsmouth, NE
6,480 660 260 50 380 3.26 180 9 2.8 Yes 220 9
Beatrice, NE
12,274 680 280 80 360 3.12 170 9 2.8 No 230 10How 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.