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Home » News » North Carolina

North Carolina

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

North Carolina’s 50
Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles

2020

Spanning various terrains, North Carolina is a state that presents more than just southern charm. The Appalachian Mountains in the west and Atlantic coastline in the east combine to create a territory meant for fitness enthusiasts. A scrawling countryside offers yet another landscape for activities such as biking, running, and hunting. More urban cities like Charlotte, Raleigh, and Durham beckon in travelers seeking the modern gym facilities, farm-to-table eateries, and organic markets that make living healthy effortless.

Interesting things to know about North Carolina: 

  • Asheville, North Carolina, has the most craft breweries per capita in the nation. 
  • Putt-putt golf was created in Fayetteville in 1954. 
  • North Carolina is the leading sweet potato producer of the United States with about 60% of all sweet potatoes produced in the state.
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.

23.00 %

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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St. James, North Carolina
St. James
Fit Score: 83.47

St. James, NC

Population 5,837
Exercise Opportunities 760
Physical Inactivity 220
Access to Healthy Food 60
Obesity 290
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.26
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.8
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 12

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2
Leland, North Carolina
Leland
Fit Score: 81.9

Leland, NC

Population 22,070
Exercise Opportunities 760
Physical Inactivity 220
Access to Healthy Food 60
Obesity 290
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.26
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.8
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 12

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3
Brevard, North Carolina
Brevard
Fit Score: 81.86

Brevard, NC

Population 7,900
Exercise Opportunities 820
Physical Inactivity 240
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 270
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.05
Smoking 170
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.7
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 12

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4
Oak Island, North Carolina
Oak Island
Fit Score: 81.69

Oak Island, NC

Population 8,072
Exercise Opportunities 760
Physical Inactivity 220
Access to Healthy Food 60
Obesity 290
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.26
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.8
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 12

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5
Boiling Spring Lakes, North Carolina
Boiling Spr.
Fit Score: 81.45

Boiling Spring Lakes, NC

Population 6,137
Exercise Opportunities 760
Physical Inactivity 220
Access to Healthy Food 60
Obesity 290
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.26
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.8
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 12

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6
Morrisville, North Carolina
Morrisville
Fit Score: 81.42

Morrisville, NC

Population 27,453
Exercise Opportunities 900
Physical Inactivity 190
Access to Healthy Food 70
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.71
Smoking 160
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.5
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 170
Frequent Mental Distress 12

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7
Sanford, North Carolina
Sanford
Fit Score: 80.84

Sanford, NC

Population 29,917
Exercise Opportunities 830
Physical Inactivity 240
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 310
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.68
Smoking 190
Frequent Physical Distress 12
Poor Physical Health Days 3.9
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 13

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8
Henderson, North Carolina
Henderson
Fit Score: 80.46

Henderson, NC

Population 14,936
Exercise Opportunities 750
Physical Inactivity 300
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 360
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.5
Smoking 210
Frequent Physical Distress 15
Poor Physical Health Days 4.5
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 130
Frequent Mental Distress 15

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9
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill
Fit Score: 80.37

Chapel Hill, NC

Population 60,988
Exercise Opportunities 900
Physical Inactivity 190
Access to Healthy Food 70
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.71
Smoking 160
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.5
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 170
Frequent Mental Distress 12

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10
Mills River, North Carolina
Mills River
Fit Score: 80.21

Mills River, NC

Population 7,359
Exercise Opportunities 890
Physical Inactivity 240
Access to Healthy Food 70
Obesity 290
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.5
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 160
Frequent Mental Distress 12

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11
Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh
Fit Score: 80.15

Raleigh, NC

Population 469,298
Exercise Opportunities 900
Physical Inactivity 190
Access to Healthy Food 70
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.71
Smoking 160
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.5
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 170
Frequent Mental Distress 12

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12
Fletcher, North Carolina
Fletcher
Fit Score: 80.09

Fletcher, NC

Population 8,333
Exercise Opportunities 890
Physical Inactivity 240
Access to Healthy Food 70
Obesity 290
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.5
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 160
Frequent Mental Distress 12

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13
Cary, North Carolina
Cary
Fit Score: 79.91

Cary, NC

Population 168,160
Exercise Opportunities 640
Physical Inactivity 230
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 270
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.61
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.5
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 160
Frequent Mental Distress 12

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14
Durham, North Carolina
Durham
Fit Score: 79.88

Durham, NC

Population 274,291
Exercise Opportunities 900
Physical Inactivity 190
Access to Healthy Food 70
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.71
Smoking 160
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.5
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 170
Frequent Mental Distress 12

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15
Etowah, North Carolina
Etowah
Fit Score: 79.74

Etowah, NC

Population 7,589
Exercise Opportunities 890
Physical Inactivity 240
Access to Healthy Food 70
Obesity 290
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.5
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 160
Frequent Mental Distress 12

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16
Williamston, North Carolina
Williamston
Fit Score: 79.43

Williamston, NC

Population 5,273
Exercise Opportunities 480
Physical Inactivity 270
Access to Healthy Food 10
Obesity 400
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.12
Smoking 190
Frequent Physical Distress 13
Poor Physical Health Days 4.2
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 130
Frequent Mental Distress 14

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17
Pinehurst, North Carolina
Pinehurst
Fit Score: 79.39

Pinehurst, NC

Population 16,320
Exercise Opportunities 710
Physical Inactivity 250
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 280
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.64
Smoking 160
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.6
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 160
Frequent Mental Distress 12

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18
Hendersonville, North Carolina
Hendersonvi.
Fit Score: 79.19

Hendersonville, NC

Population 14,107
Exercise Opportunities 890
Physical Inactivity 240
Access to Healthy Food 70
Obesity 290
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.5
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 160
Frequent Mental Distress 12

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19
Marvin, North Carolina
Marvin
Fit Score: 79.18

Marvin, NC

Population 6,592
Exercise Opportunities 630
Physical Inactivity 220
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 310
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.82
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 11

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20
Laurinburg, North Carolina
Laurinburg
Fit Score: 79.17

Laurinburg, NC

Population 15,033
Exercise Opportunities 680
Physical Inactivity 280
Access to Healthy Food 80
Obesity 360
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.57
Smoking 230
Frequent Physical Distress 16
Poor Physical Health Days 4.9
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 130
Frequent Mental Distress 16

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21
Wilson, North Carolina
Wilson
Fit Score: 79.05

Wilson, NC

Population 49,329
Exercise Opportunities 680
Physical Inactivity 260
Access to Healthy Food 10
Obesity 320
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.75
Smoking 200
Frequent Physical Distress 13
Poor Physical Health Days 4.1
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 13

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22
Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Rocky Mount
Fit Score: 78.93

Rocky Mount, NC

Population 54,242
Exercise Opportunities 570
Physical Inactivity 290
Access to Healthy Food 80
Obesity 370
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.57
Smoking 220
Frequent Physical Distress 15
Poor Physical Health Days 4.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 130
Frequent Mental Distress 15

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23
Mebane, North Carolina
Mebane
Fit Score: 78.87

Mebane, NC

Population 15,589
Exercise Opportunities 790
Physical Inactivity 240
Access to Healthy Food 100
Obesity 320
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.68
Smoking 190
Frequent Physical Distress 12
Poor Physical Health Days 3.8
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 160
Frequent Mental Distress 13

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24
Tarboro, North Carolina
Tarboro
Fit Score: 78.78

Tarboro, NC

Population 10,844
Exercise Opportunities 570
Physical Inactivity 290
Access to Healthy Food 80
Obesity 370
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.57
Smoking 220
Frequent Physical Distress 15
Poor Physical Health Days 4.4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 130
Frequent Mental Distress 15

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25
Weddington, North Carolina
Weddington
Fit Score: 78.71

Weddington, NC

Population 10,949
Exercise Opportunities 910
Physical Inactivity 180
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.96
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 200
Frequent Mental Distress 11

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26
Gibsonville, North Carolina
Gibsonville
Fit Score: 78.59

Gibsonville, NC

Population 7,257
Exercise Opportunities 790
Physical Inactivity 240
Access to Healthy Food 100
Obesity 320
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.68
Smoking 190
Frequent Physical Distress 12
Poor Physical Health Days 3.8
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 160
Frequent Mental Distress 13

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27
Elon, North Carolina
Elon
Fit Score: 78.48

Elon, NC

Population 11,851
Exercise Opportunities 790
Physical Inactivity 240
Access to Healthy Food 100
Obesity 320
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.68
Smoking 190
Frequent Physical Distress 12
Poor Physical Health Days 3.8
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 160
Frequent Mental Distress 13

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28
Oak Ridge, North Carolina
Oak Ridge
Fit Score: 78.4

Oak Ridge, NC

Population 6,977
Exercise Opportunities 900
Physical Inactivity 220
Access to Healthy Food 80
Obesity 330
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.68
Smoking 190
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.3
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 12

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29
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Aberdeen
Fit Score: 78.34

Aberdeen, NC

Population 7,708
Exercise Opportunities 710
Physical Inactivity 250
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 280
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.64
Smoking 160
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.6
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 160
Frequent Mental Distress 12

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30
Waynesville, North Carolina
Waynesville
Fit Score: 78.28

Waynesville, NC

Population 10,112
Exercise Opportunities 760
Physical Inactivity 240
Access to Healthy Food 80
Obesity 290
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.05
Smoking 170
Frequent Physical Distress 12
Poor Physical Health Days 3.9
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 160
Frequent Mental Distress 13

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31
Harrisburg, North Carolina
Harrisburg
Fit Score: 78.23

Harrisburg, NC

Population 16,075
Exercise Opportunities 760
Physical Inactivity 230
Access to Healthy Food 70
Obesity 320
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.85
Smoking 170
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.5
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 170
Frequent Mental Distress 12

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32
Lewisville, North Carolina
Lewisville
Fit Score: 78.17

Lewisville, NC

Population 13,999
Exercise Opportunities 820
Physical Inactivity 230
Access to Healthy Food 140
Obesity 330
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.29
Smoking 180
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.7
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 170
Frequent Mental Distress 13

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33
Southern Pines, North Carolina
Southern Pi.
Fit Score: 78.16

Southern Pines, NC

Population 14,277
Exercise Opportunities 710
Physical Inactivity 250
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 280
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.64
Smoking 160
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.6
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 160
Frequent Mental Distress 12

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34
Burlington, North Carolina
Burlington
Fit Score: 78.07

Burlington, NC

Population 53,748
Exercise Opportunities 790
Physical Inactivity 240
Access to Healthy Food 100
Obesity 320
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.68
Smoking 190
Frequent Physical Distress 12
Poor Physical Health Days 3.8
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 160
Frequent Mental Distress 13

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35
Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville
Fit Score: 77.95

Asheville, NC

Population 92,452
Exercise Opportunities 780
Physical Inactivity 180
Access to Healthy Food 80
Obesity 220
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.15
Smoking 160
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.5
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 170
Frequent Mental Distress 12

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36
Kinston, North Carolina
Kinston
Fit Score: 77.94

Kinston, NC

Population 20,083
Exercise Opportunities 570
Physical Inactivity 280
Access to Healthy Food 60
Obesity 350
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.61
Smoking 210
Frequent Physical Distress 14
Poor Physical Health Days 4.2
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 140
Frequent Mental Distress 14

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37
Summerfield, North Carolina
Summerfield
Fit Score: 77.9

Summerfield, NC

Population 11,278
Exercise Opportunities 900
Physical Inactivity 220
Access to Healthy Food 80
Obesity 330
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.68
Smoking 190
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.3
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 12

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38
Clinton, North Carolina
Clinton
Fit Score: 77.89

Clinton, NC

Population 8,529
Exercise Opportunities 480
Physical Inactivity 290
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 320
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.75
Smoking 210
Frequent Physical Distress 13
Poor Physical Health Days 4.1
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 140
Frequent Mental Distress 14

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39
Clemmons, North Carolina
Clemmons
Fit Score: 77.89

Clemmons, NC

Population 20,563
Exercise Opportunities 820
Physical Inactivity 230
Access to Healthy Food 140
Obesity 330
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.29
Smoking 180
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.7
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 170
Frequent Mental Distress 13

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40
Black Mountain, North Carolina
Black Mount.
Fit Score: 77.8

Black Mountain, NC

Population 8,148
Exercise Opportunities 780
Physical Inactivity 180
Access to Healthy Food 80
Obesity 220
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.15
Smoking 160
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.5
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 170
Frequent Mental Distress 12

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41
Graham, North Carolina
Graham
Fit Score: 77.8

Graham, NC

Population 15,086
Exercise Opportunities 790
Physical Inactivity 240
Access to Healthy Food 100
Obesity 320
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.68
Smoking 190
Frequent Physical Distress 12
Poor Physical Health Days 3.8
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 160
Frequent Mental Distress 13

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42
Hope Mills, North Carolina
Hope Mills
Fit Score: 77.63

Hope Mills, NC

Population 15,800
Exercise Opportunities 760
Physical Inactivity 250
Access to Healthy Food 130
Obesity 340
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.71
Smoking 180
Frequent Physical Distress 12
Poor Physical Health Days 4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 160
Frequent Mental Distress 13

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43
Davidson, North Carolina
Davidson
Fit Score: 77.62

Davidson, NC

Population 12,921
Exercise Opportunities 730
Physical Inactivity 220
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 300
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.82
Smoking 170
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.5
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 12

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44
Woodfin, North Carolina
Woodfin
Fit Score: 77.6

Woodfin, NC

Population 6,582
Exercise Opportunities 780
Physical Inactivity 180
Access to Healthy Food 80
Obesity 220
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.15
Smoking 160
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.5
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 170
Frequent Mental Distress 12

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45
Marion, North Carolina
Marion
Fit Score: 77.54

Marion, NC

Population 7,871
Exercise Opportunities 850
Physical Inactivity 320
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 360
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 210
Frequent Physical Distress 13
Poor Physical Health Days 4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 160
Frequent Mental Distress 14

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46
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Fayettevill.
Fit Score: 77.43

Fayetteville, NC

Population 209,468
Exercise Opportunities 760
Physical Inactivity 250
Access to Healthy Food 130
Obesity 340
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.71
Smoking 180
Frequent Physical Distress 12
Poor Physical Health Days 4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 160
Frequent Mental Distress 13

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47
King, North Carolina
King
Fit Score: 77.39

King, NC

Population 6,877
Exercise Opportunities 820
Physical Inactivity 230
Access to Healthy Food 140
Obesity 330
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.29
Smoking 180
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.7
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 170
Frequent Mental Distress 13

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48
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
Roanoke Rap.
Fit Score: 77.36

Roanoke Rapids, NC

Population 14,495
Exercise Opportunities 560
Physical Inactivity 310
Access to Healthy Food 90
Obesity 380
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.43
Smoking 220
Frequent Physical Distress 15
Poor Physical Health Days 4.5
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 130
Frequent Mental Distress 15

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49
Hampstead, North Carolina
Hampstead
Fit Score: 77.36

Hampstead, NC

Population 5,200
Exercise Opportunities 600
Physical Inactivity 240
Access to Healthy Food 30
Obesity 310
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.29
Smoking 170
Frequent Physical Distress 12
Poor Physical Health Days 3.8
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 160
Frequent Mental Distress 12

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50
Siler City, North Carolina
Siler City
Fit Score: 77.28

Siler City, NC

Population 8,205
Exercise Opportunities 640
Physical Inactivity 230
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 270
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.61
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.5
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 160
Frequent Mental Distress 12

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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
51Spring Lake120057602501303403.71180160477.25
52Huntersville57098910180502603.961502003.177.24
53Lake Norman of Catawba8060680270803103.681701703.777.18
54Holly Springs36749890150502403.851402002.977.15
55Apex53852890150502403.851402002.977.12
56Roxboro8303510260403103.541901503.877.09
57Concord94130760230703203.851701703.577.09
58Kernersville247678202301403303.291801703.777.09
59Stokesdale5458900220803303.681901803.377.07
60Lincolnton10945750220503103.781801703.577.03
61Wesley Chapel8984630220403103.821501803.277.01
62Mount Airy10260520310303203.361901504.176.97
63Rolesville8111890150502403.851402002.976.97
64Cornelius29748910180502603.961502003.176.95
65Winston-Salem2463288202301403303.291801703.776.8
66Porters Neck7483870190802402.941801903.776.79
67Kill Devil Hills7202710230702402.871601803.376.76
68Walkertown51508202301403303.291801703.776.76
69Stallings15892910180502603.961502003.176.75
70Kannapolis49761760230703203.851701703.576.69
71Belmont124957203001103003.82180160476.61
72Matthews32635910180502603.961502003.176.58
73Waxhaw16181630220403103.821501803.276.48
74Hickory409256602501403303.542001603.976.47
75Mint Hill27169910180502603.961502003.176.39
76Morganton165556602501403303.542001603.976.35
77Ogden7608870190802402.941801903.776.31
78Mount Holly161357203001103003.82180160476.29
79Fuquay-Varina29200890150502403.851402002.976.18
80Butner7820590260403303.681801603.976.1
81Conover8400680270803103.681701703.776.1
82Morehead City9600910240702803.051801803.576.09
83Myrtle Grove10610870190802402.941801903.776.03
84Havelock20232810230803103.291701803.876.02
85James City5882810230803103.291701803.876.01
86Knightdale17423890150502403.851402002.976.01
87Archdale11502900220803303.681901803.375.95
88St. Stephens9004680270803103.681701703.775.93
89Gastonia770247203001103003.82180160475.93
90Charlotte872498910180502603.961502003.175.92
91Cherryville60267203001103003.82180160475.86
92Goldsboro34234480280903503.752001504.175.8
93Newton13129680270803103.681701703.775.73
94New Bern30113810230803103.291701803.875.73
95Greensboro294722900220803303.681901803.375.72
96Indian Trail39619630220403103.821501803.275.68
97Garner30502890150502403.851402002.975.65
98Bessemer City55277203001103003.82180160475.63
99Mooresville38431730220503003.821701803.575.63
100Oxford8807590260403303.681801603.975.61
101Carolina Beach6354870190802402.941801903.775.58
102Whiteville5340460270103703.42101504.575.56
103Reidsville140135902901203503.61200150475.55
104Wake Forest44046610280203503.711901703.975.55
105Pineville8897910180502603.961502003.175.54
106Cullowhee575310002701102902.942001804.275.53
107Murraysville15111870190802402.941801903.775.48
108Eden148705902901203503.61200150475.43
109Unionville7041630220403103.821501803.275.43
110Wendell7809890150502403.851402002.975.39
111Nashville5531490250603703.68180160475.36
112Kings Grant9119870190802402.941801903.775.25
113Kings Mountain10933530290703103.71210160475.2
114Silver Lake6669870190802402.941801903.775.08
115Shelby20038530290703103.71210160475.01
116Wilmington122607870190802402.941801903.774.9
117Wrightsboro5642870190802402.941801903.774.84
118Salisbury338347702701103303.711901703.674.78
119Hamlet6340390320603803.572301404.474.63
120Washington9536530260403603.221801603.974.56
121Monroe35311630220403103.821501803.274.54
122Mocksville5291510270303603.641601703.674.5
123Statesville27042730220503003.821701803.574.46
124Rockingham8776390320603803.572301404.474.41
125Archer Lodge5014650270203303.641801803.774.28
126Lumberton20840450300603803.542701405.474.2
127Clayton22850650270203303.641801803.774.08
128Forest City71535402401003003.541901603.974.04
129Angier5253560300403403.821901704.274.03
130Albemarle16106670250202903.681901803.673.9
131Zebulon5646650270203303.641801803.773.74
132Erwin5078560300403403.821901704.273.7
133Trinity6627590280803403.822001703.873.57
134Dunn9718560300403403.821901704.273.45
135Sawmills51866402401703403.471801703.873.43
136Winterville9845720250303403.432001904.273.19
137Smithfield12669650270203303.641801803.773.15
138Lenoir179386402401703403.471801703.873.14
139High Point112316690260703303.78180180473.04
140Asheboro25844590280803403.822001703.872.96
141Selma6913650270203303.641801803.772.95
142Elizabeth City17558370230103202.941601803.472.88
143Thomasville26635690260703303.78180180472.8
144Lexington18917690260703303.78180180472.47
145Greenville93137720250303403.432001904.272.16
146Carrboro21314840200902503.751402103.372.16
147Hillsborough7239840200902503.751402103.371.98
148Ayden5116720250303403.432001904.271.95
149Boone19562890180302202.912002004.371.85
150Wadesboro528760280403603.572201504.370.72
151Half Moon76965102501002803.331902303.864.97
152Piney Green135735102501002803.331902303.864.58
153Jacksonville728965102501002803.331902303.864.45

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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