Oklahoma’s 50
Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles

2020

Oklahoma is a diverse region of landscapes, cultures, and recreations that welcome fitness gurus. Sitting between the Great Plains and the Ozark Plateau, Oklahoma hosts everything from mountain ranges and prairies to forests and riverbanks. 50 state parks, six national parks, and other preservations call for outdoor adventure fit for a healthy lifestyle. A strong collegiate athletic presence across the state increases the availability of fitness programs and retreats for residents to partake in to improve their health.

Interesting things to know about Oklahoma: 

  • Oklahoma ranks 5th for its wheat production, a source of many powerful nutrients. 
  • Girl Scout cookies were first sold in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
  • As a landlocked state, Oklahoma has over 50,000 miles of shoreline from its hundreds of manmade lakes. 
13 %

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.

28 %

The percentage of adults who report lack of physical activity.

33 %

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
Piedmont, Oklahoma
Piedmont
Fit Score: 85.02

Piedmont, OK

Population 8,189
Exercise Opportunities 850
Physical Inactivity 270
Access to Healthy Food 60
Obesity 340
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.4
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.8
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 130
Frequent Mental Distress 12

2
Edmond, Oklahoma
Edmond
Fit Score: 84.87

Edmond, OK

Population 93,127
Exercise Opportunities 930
Physical Inactivity 250
Access to Healthy Food 70
Obesity 310
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.5
Smoking 160
Frequent Physical Distress 13
Poor Physical Health Days 4.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 130
Frequent Mental Distress 13

3
Choctaw, Oklahoma
Choctaw
Fit Score: 84.63

Choctaw, OK

Population 12,624
Exercise Opportunities 930
Physical Inactivity 250
Access to Healthy Food 70
Obesity 310
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.5
Smoking 160
Frequent Physical Distress 13
Poor Physical Health Days 4.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 130
Frequent Mental Distress 13

4
Mustang, Oklahoma
Mustang
Fit Score: 84.44

Mustang, OK

Population 21,997
Exercise Opportunities 850
Physical Inactivity 270
Access to Healthy Food 60
Obesity 340
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.4
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.8
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 130
Frequent Mental Distress 12

5
Yukon, Oklahoma
Yukon
Fit Score: 84.35

Yukon, OK

Population 27,534
Exercise Opportunities 850
Physical Inactivity 270
Access to Healthy Food 60
Obesity 340
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.4
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.8
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 130
Frequent Mental Distress 12

6
Harrah, Oklahoma
Harrah
Fit Score: 84.27

Harrah, OK

Population 6,415
Exercise Opportunities 930
Physical Inactivity 250
Access to Healthy Food 70
Obesity 310
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.5
Smoking 160
Frequent Physical Distress 13
Poor Physical Health Days 4.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 130
Frequent Mental Distress 13

7
The Village, Oklahoma
The Village
Fit Score: 84.08

The Village, OK

Population 9,468
Exercise Opportunities 930
Physical Inactivity 250
Access to Healthy Food 70
Obesity 310
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.5
Smoking 160
Frequent Physical Distress 13
Poor Physical Health Days 4.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 130
Frequent Mental Distress 13

8
Jenks, Oklahoma
Jenks
Fit Score: 84.05

Jenks, OK

Population 23,354
Exercise Opportunities 920
Physical Inactivity 250
Access to Healthy Food 90
Obesity 300
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.26
Smoking 160
Frequent Physical Distress 12
Poor Physical Health Days 3.9
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 140
Frequent Mental Distress 12

9
Bethany, Oklahoma
Bethany
Fit Score: 83.88

Bethany, OK

Population 19,317
Exercise Opportunities 930
Physical Inactivity 250
Access to Healthy Food 70
Obesity 310
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.5
Smoking 160
Frequent Physical Distress 13
Poor Physical Health Days 4.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 130
Frequent Mental Distress 13

10
Midwest City, Oklahoma
Midwest Cit.
Fit Score: 83.77

Midwest City, OK

Population 57,325
Exercise Opportunities 930
Physical Inactivity 250
Access to Healthy Food 70
Obesity 310
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.5
Smoking 160
Frequent Physical Distress 13
Poor Physical Health Days 4.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 130
Frequent Mental Distress 13

11
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma Ci.
Fit Score: 83.76

Oklahoma City, OK

Population 649,021
Exercise Opportunities 850
Physical Inactivity 270
Access to Healthy Food 60
Obesity 340
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.4
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.8
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 130
Frequent Mental Distress 12

12
Bixby, Oklahoma
Bixby
Fit Score: 83.7

Bixby, OK

Population 27,454
Exercise Opportunities 920
Physical Inactivity 250
Access to Healthy Food 90
Obesity 300
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.26
Smoking 160
Frequent Physical Distress 12
Poor Physical Health Days 3.9
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 140
Frequent Mental Distress 12

13
El Reno, Oklahoma
El Reno
Fit Score: 83.66

El Reno, OK

Population 19,472
Exercise Opportunities 850
Physical Inactivity 270
Access to Healthy Food 60
Obesity 340
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.4
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.8
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 130
Frequent Mental Distress 12

14
Del City, Oklahoma
Del City
Fit Score: 83.65

Del City, OK

Population 21,747
Exercise Opportunities 930
Physical Inactivity 250
Access to Healthy Food 70
Obesity 310
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.5
Smoking 160
Frequent Physical Distress 13
Poor Physical Health Days 4.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 130
Frequent Mental Distress 13

15
Warr Acres, Oklahoma
Warr Acres
Fit Score: 83.64

Warr Acres, OK

Population 10,301
Exercise Opportunities 930
Physical Inactivity 250
Access to Healthy Food 70
Obesity 310
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.5
Smoking 160
Frequent Physical Distress 13
Poor Physical Health Days 4.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 130
Frequent Mental Distress 13

16
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Broken Arro.
Fit Score: 83.33

Broken Arrow, OK

Population 109,171
Exercise Opportunities 920
Physical Inactivity 250
Access to Healthy Food 90
Obesity 300
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.26
Smoking 160
Frequent Physical Distress 12
Poor Physical Health Days 3.9
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 140
Frequent Mental Distress 12

17
Glenpool, Oklahoma
Glenpool
Fit Score: 83.24

Glenpool, OK

Population 13,931
Exercise Opportunities 920
Physical Inactivity 250
Access to Healthy Food 90
Obesity 300
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.26
Smoking 160
Frequent Physical Distress 12
Poor Physical Health Days 3.9
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 140
Frequent Mental Distress 12

18
Guymon, Oklahoma
Guymon
Fit Score: 81.45

Guymon, OK

Population 11,278
Exercise Opportunities 670
Physical Inactivity 290
Access to Healthy Food 140
Obesity 340
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.52
Smoking 170
Frequent Physical Distress 13
Poor Physical Health Days 4.3
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 130
Frequent Mental Distress 12

19
Duncan, Oklahoma
Duncan
Fit Score: 81.39

Duncan, OK

Population 22,420
Exercise Opportunities 600
Physical Inactivity 310
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 340
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.19
Smoking 180
Frequent Physical Distress 13
Poor Physical Health Days 4.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 120
Frequent Mental Distress 14

20
Sulphur, Oklahoma
Sulphur
Fit Score: 81.05

Sulphur, OK

Population 5,018
Exercise Opportunities 780
Physical Inactivity 350
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 390
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.26
Smoking 170
Frequent Physical Distress 13
Poor Physical Health Days 4.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 130
Frequent Mental Distress 14

21
Tuttle, Oklahoma
Tuttle
Fit Score: 81.03

Tuttle, OK

Population 7,367
Exercise Opportunities 550
Physical Inactivity 300
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 380
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.36
Smoking 170
Frequent Physical Distress 12
Poor Physical Health Days 4.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 130
Frequent Mental Distress 13

22
Newcastle, Oklahoma
Newcastle
Fit Score: 81

Newcastle, OK

Population 10,280
Exercise Opportunities 620
Physical Inactivity 290
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 330
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.43
Smoking 160
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 4
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 140
Frequent Mental Distress 12

23
Elk City, Oklahoma
Elk City
Fit Score: 81

Elk City, OK

Population 11,523
Exercise Opportunities 740
Physical Inactivity 290
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 380
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.73
Smoking 180
Frequent Physical Distress 13
Poor Physical Health Days 4.3
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 140
Frequent Mental Distress 13

24
Pryor Creek, Oklahoma
Pryor Creek
Fit Score: 80.93

Pryor Creek, OK

Population 9,411
Exercise Opportunities 590
Physical Inactivity 310
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 360
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.57
Smoking 200
Frequent Physical Distress 15
Poor Physical Health Days 5
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 120
Frequent Mental Distress 16

25
Ponca City, Oklahoma
Ponca City
Fit Score: 80.7

Ponca City, OK

Population 24,033
Exercise Opportunities 790
Physical Inactivity 290
Access to Healthy Food 140
Obesity 350
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.29
Smoking 180
Frequent Physical Distress 13
Poor Physical Health Days 4.4
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 130
Frequent Mental Distress 14

26
Blackwell, Oklahoma
Blackwell
Fit Score: 80.63

Blackwell, OK

Population 6,660
Exercise Opportunities 790
Physical Inactivity 290
Access to Healthy Food 140
Obesity 350
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.29
Smoking 180
Frequent Physical Distress 13
Poor Physical Health Days 4.4
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 130
Frequent Mental Distress 14

27
Moore, Oklahoma
Moore
Fit Score: 80.54

Moore, OK

Population 62,103
Exercise Opportunities 850
Physical Inactivity 260
Access to Healthy Food 60
Obesity 320
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.54
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 12
Poor Physical Health Days 4.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 13

28
Blanchard, Oklahoma
Blanchard
Fit Score: 80.53

Blanchard, OK

Population 8,834
Exercise Opportunities 550
Physical Inactivity 300
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 380
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.36
Smoking 170
Frequent Physical Distress 12
Poor Physical Health Days 4.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 130
Frequent Mental Distress 13

29
Woodward, Oklahoma
Woodward
Fit Score: 80.49

Woodward, OK

Population 12,162
Exercise Opportunities 830
Physical Inactivity 300
Access to Healthy Food 80
Obesity 340
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.63
Smoking 160
Frequent Physical Distress 12
Poor Physical Health Days 4
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 12

30
Noble, Oklahoma
Noble
Fit Score: 80.41

Noble, OK

Population 6,874
Exercise Opportunities 850
Physical Inactivity 260
Access to Healthy Food 60
Obesity 320
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.54
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 12
Poor Physical Health Days 4.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 13

31
Norman, Oklahoma
Norman
Fit Score: 80.22

Norman, OK

Population 123,471
Exercise Opportunities 850
Physical Inactivity 260
Access to Healthy Food 60
Obesity 320
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.54
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 12
Poor Physical Health Days 4.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 13

32
Purcell, Oklahoma
Purcell
Fit Score: 79.92

Purcell, OK

Population 6,449
Exercise Opportunities 850
Physical Inactivity 260
Access to Healthy Food 60
Obesity 320
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.54
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 12
Poor Physical Health Days 4.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 150
Frequent Mental Distress 13

33
Clinton, Oklahoma
Clinton
Fit Score: 79.86

Clinton, OK

Population 9,161
Exercise Opportunities 740
Physical Inactivity 300
Access to Healthy Food 140
Obesity 350
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.87
Smoking 180
Frequent Physical Distress 13
Poor Physical Health Days 4.3
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 140
Frequent Mental Distress 13

34
Weatherford, Oklahoma
Weatherford
Fit Score: 79.85

Weatherford, OK

Population 12,028
Exercise Opportunities 740
Physical Inactivity 300
Access to Healthy Food 140
Obesity 350
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.87
Smoking 180
Frequent Physical Distress 13
Poor Physical Health Days 4.3
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 140
Frequent Mental Distress 13

35
Owasso, Oklahoma
Owasso
Fit Score: 79.58

Owasso, OK

Population 36,722
Exercise Opportunities 540
Physical Inactivity 290
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 320
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.68
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 12
Poor Physical Health Days 4.4
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 140
Frequent Mental Distress 12

36
Tecumseh, Oklahoma
Tecumseh
Fit Score: 79.52

Tecumseh, OK

Population 6,647
Exercise Opportunities 680
Physical Inactivity 320
Access to Healthy Food 80
Obesity 360
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.33
Smoking 180
Frequent Physical Distress 14
Poor Physical Health Days 4.6
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 130
Frequent Mental Distress 14

37
Sapulpa, Oklahoma
Sapulpa
Fit Score: 79.46

Sapulpa, OK

Population 20,802
Exercise Opportunities 600
Physical Inactivity 320
Access to Healthy Food 80
Obesity 340
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.43
Smoking 180
Frequent Physical Distress 13
Poor Physical Health Days 4.4
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 130
Frequent Mental Distress 14

38
Shawnee, Oklahoma
Shawnee
Fit Score: 79.44

Shawnee, OK

Population 31,434
Exercise Opportunities 680
Physical Inactivity 320
Access to Healthy Food 80
Obesity 360
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.33
Smoking 180
Frequent Physical Distress 14
Poor Physical Health Days 4.6
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 130
Frequent Mental Distress 14

39
Chickasha, Oklahoma
Chickasha
Fit Score: 79.43

Chickasha, OK

Population 16,352
Exercise Opportunities 550
Physical Inactivity 300
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 380
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.36
Smoking 170
Frequent Physical Distress 12
Poor Physical Health Days 4.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 130
Frequent Mental Distress 13

40
Collinsville, Oklahoma
Collinsvill.
Fit Score: 79.22

Collinsville, OK

Population 7,069
Exercise Opportunities 540
Physical Inactivity 290
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 320
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.68
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 12
Poor Physical Health Days 4.4
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 140
Frequent Mental Distress 12

41
Idabel, Oklahoma
Idabel
Fit Score: 79.17

Idabel, OK

Population 6,838
Exercise Opportunities 510
Physical Inactivity 340
Access to Healthy Food 90
Obesity 390
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.47
Smoking 210
Frequent Physical Distress 16
Poor Physical Health Days 5.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 110
Frequent Mental Distress 16

42
Catoosa, Oklahoma
Catoosa
Fit Score: 79.01

Catoosa, OK

Population 6,995
Exercise Opportunities 540
Physical Inactivity 290
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 320
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.68
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 12
Poor Physical Health Days 4.4
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 140
Frequent Mental Distress 12

43
Grove, Oklahoma
Grove
Fit Score: 78.95

Grove, OK

Population 7,070
Exercise Opportunities 450
Physical Inactivity 350
Access to Healthy Food 80
Obesity 400
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.5
Smoking 210
Frequent Physical Distress 16
Poor Physical Health Days 5.3
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 110
Frequent Mental Distress 16

44
McAlester, Oklahoma
McAlester
Fit Score: 78.91

McAlester, OK

Population 17,897
Exercise Opportunities 720
Physical Inactivity 310
Access to Healthy Food 160
Obesity 360
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.33
Smoking 210
Frequent Physical Distress 14
Poor Physical Health Days 4.9
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 130
Frequent Mental Distress 15

45
Altus, Oklahoma
Altus
Fit Score: 78.89

Altus, OK

Population 18,709
Exercise Opportunities 520
Physical Inactivity 290
Access to Healthy Food 90
Obesity 360
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.87
Smoking 170
Frequent Physical Distress 13
Poor Physical Health Days 4.3
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 130
Frequent Mental Distress 13

46
Claremore, Oklahoma
Claremore
Fit Score: 78.62

Claremore, OK

Population 18,766
Exercise Opportunities 540
Physical Inactivity 290
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 320
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.68
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 12
Poor Physical Health Days 4.4
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 140
Frequent Mental Distress 12

47
Sand Springs, Oklahoma
Sand Spring.
Fit Score: 78.52

Sand Springs, OK

Population 19,897
Exercise Opportunities 500
Physical Inactivity 280
Access to Healthy Food 130
Obesity 330
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.57
Smoking 190
Frequent Physical Distress 14
Poor Physical Health Days 4.5
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 130
Frequent Mental Distress 14

48
Henryetta, Oklahoma
Henryetta
Fit Score: 78.44

Henryetta, OK

Population 5,561
Exercise Opportunities 440
Physical Inactivity 280
Access to Healthy Food 100
Obesity 350
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.4
Smoking 200
Frequent Physical Distress 15
Poor Physical Health Days 4.7
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 120
Frequent Mental Distress 15

49
Vinita, Oklahoma
Vinita
Fit Score: 78.39

Vinita, OK

Population 5,387
Exercise Opportunities 510
Physical Inactivity 360
Access to Healthy Food 70
Obesity 350
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.43
Smoking 200
Frequent Physical Distress 15
Poor Physical Health Days 5.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 120
Frequent Mental Distress 16

50
Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Bartlesvill.
Fit Score: 78.38

Bartlesville, OK

Population 36,423
Exercise Opportunities 500
Physical Inactivity 280
Access to Healthy Food 130
Obesity 330
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.57
Smoking 190
Frequent Physical Distress 14
Poor Physical Health Days 4.5
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 130
Frequent Mental Distress 14

Didn’t Find Your City in the Top 50?

RankCityPopulation Exercise OpportunitiesPhysical InactivityHealthy Food AccessObesityAir Pollution (PM2.5)SmokingDrinkingPhysical DistressFit Score
51Enid49585610280603703.221901404.478.38
52Poteau8914310350803303.68210110578.34
53Lone Grove5081450310303803.331801304.578.29
54Ardmore24795450310303803.331801304.578.2
55Miami13132540340903703.472101205.378.19
56Tulsa4006695002801303303.571901304.578.15
57Skiatook79535002801303303.571901304.578.11
58Seminole7172510380403803.292101205.277.99
59Lawton928596703001503303.122101404.377.85
60Ada17269540330803603.331801404.377.52
61Muskogee37402620350604203.572101304.877.5
62Durant18175440310803203.472001304.677.3
63Guthrie11437410270903303.29160140477.1
64Tahlequah167386803301103803.52201305.476.99
65Sallisaw8450440360503403.572501205.376.84
66Coweta9944550280803303.681701504.176.83
67Pauls Valley6150350330803203.332101304.776.29
68Anadarko65685203201503703.12220130576.25
69Wagoner9061550280803303.681701504.176.17
70Cushing76597702401003103.331901604.576
71Stillwater503917702401003103.331901604.575.7
72Hugo51073503402703703.362101105.575.65
73Okmulgee117952502901103803.292301205.175.47
74Holdenville55471503701103603.292001204.974.84
75Alva5024500310903702.771601603.974.59

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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