North Dakota’s
Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles

2020

North Dakota’s long history of preserving natural resources makes this a top destination for healthy, outdoor lifestyles. The Theodore Roosevelt National Park, a 70k acre landscape, is the perfect place for recreations such as hiking, camping, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, and more. North Dakota’s economy relies heavily on farming and agriculture, which creates an environment for healthy food preferences. A flourishing sports culture from hockey teams to the NCAA builds a prevalent fitness focus across the state.

Interesting things to know about North Dakota:

90% of North Dakota’s land is devoted to farming.
North Dakota provides the majority of America’s flaxseed productions, a powerful health food perfect in smoothies.
North Dakota’s laws require that pharmacies be owned by local pharmacists as opposed to national chains.

26 %

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.

22 %

The percentage of adults who report lack of physical activity.

32 %

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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Valley City

Fit Score: 71.27

Valley City, ND

Population: 6,380

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 680

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 220

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 60

Obesity (per 1000): 360

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 2

Smoking (per 1000): 160

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 9

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 2.8

Drinking Water Violations: No

Drinking (per 1000): 210

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 9

Devils Lake

Fit Score: 69.76

Devils Lake, ND

Population: 7,278

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 730

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 260

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 40

Obesity (per 1000): 330

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 1.96

Smoking (per 1000): 190

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 9

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 3

Drinking Water Violations: No

Drinking (per 1000): 220

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 9

Bismarck

Fit Score: 69.42

Bismarck, ND

Population: 73,112

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 830

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 190

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 40

Obesity (per 1000): 300

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 1.96

Smoking (per 1000): 160

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 8

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 2.6

Drinking Water Violations: No

Drinking (per 1000): 240

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 9

Jamestown

Fit Score: 68.57

Jamestown, ND

Population: 15,226

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 810

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 200

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 80

Obesity (per 1000): 320

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 1.93

Smoking (per 1000): 170

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 9

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 2.8

Drinking Water Violations: Yes

Drinking (per 1000): 230

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 9

West Fargo

Fit Score: 68.06

West Fargo, ND

Population: 36,566

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 890

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 170

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 30

Obesity (per 1000): 310

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 2.38

Smoking (per 1000): 150

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 8

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 2.6

Drinking Water Violations: Yes

Drinking (per 1000): 250

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 9

Fargo

Fit Score: 67.08

Fargo, ND

Population: 124,844

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 890

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 170

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 30

Obesity (per 1000): 310

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 2.38

Smoking (per 1000): 150

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 8

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 2.6

Drinking Water Violations: Yes

Drinking (per 1000): 250

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 9

Mandan

Fit Score: 66.15

Mandan, ND

Population: 22,519

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 740

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 210

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 70

Obesity (per 1000): 330

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 1.89

Smoking (per 1000): 170

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 8

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 2.7

Drinking Water Violations: No

Drinking (per 1000): 250

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 9

Dickinson

Fit Score: 65.65

Dickinson, ND

Population: 22,739

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 760

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 200

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 40

Obesity (per 1000): 330

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 1.82

Smoking (per 1000): 180

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 8

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 2.5

Drinking Water Violations: No

Drinking (per 1000): 260

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 8

Wahpeton

Fit Score: 65.59

Wahpeton, ND

Population: 7,753

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 590

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 250

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 80

Obesity (per 1000): 330

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 2.24

Smoking (per 1000): 170

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 8

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 2.7

Drinking Water Violations: No

Drinking (per 1000): 240

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 9

Williston

Fit Score: 63.89

Williston, ND

Population: 27,096

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 790

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 220

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 40

Obesity (per 1000): 350

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 2.14

Smoking (per 1000): 200

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 9

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 2.7

Drinking Water Violations: No

Drinking (per 1000): 270

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 9

Grand Forks

Fit Score: 63.85

Grand Forks, ND

Population: 56,948

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 830

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 210

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 90

Obesity (per 1000): 310

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 2.42

Smoking (per 1000): 180

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 10

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 3.4

Drinking Water Violations: No

Drinking (per 1000): 260

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 10

Minot

Fit Score: 63.07

Minot, ND

Population: 47,370

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 750

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 240

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 120

Obesity (per 1000): 320

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 1.89

Smoking (per 1000): 180

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 8

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 2.8

Drinking Water Violations: Yes

Drinking (per 1000): 260

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 8

Minot AFB

Fit Score: 62.46

Minot AFB, ND

Population: 5,789

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 750

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 240

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 120

Obesity (per 1000): 320

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 1.89

Smoking (per 1000): 180

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 8

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 2.8

Drinking Water Violations: Yes

Drinking (per 1000): 260

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 8

Watford Cit.

Fit Score: 61.57

Watford City, ND

Population: 7,080

Exercise Opportunities (per 1000): 660

Physical inactivity (per 1000): 240

Access to Healthy Food (per 1000): 120

Obesity (per 1000): 310

Air Pollution (PM2.5): 1.86

Smoking (per 1000): 190

Physical Distress Days (per 30): 9

Poor Physical Health Days (per 30): 2.9

Drinking Water Violations: No

Drinking (per 1000): 270

Frequent Mental Distress (per 1000): 10

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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North Dakota’s Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles

2020

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Valley City, ND

Devils Lake, ND

Bismarck, ND

Jamestown, ND

West Fargo, ND

Fargo, ND

Mandan, ND

Dickinson, ND

Wahpeton, ND

Williston, ND

Grand Forks, ND

Minot, ND

Minot AFB, ND

Watford City, ND

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