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Home » News » Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

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

Pennsylvania’s 50
Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles

2020

Located in North East, Pennsylvania mixes big-city energy and quaint charm that welcomes a diverse array of individuals. Major cities, such as Philadelphia, bring active experiences to the state through college institutions’ prevalence. The culture creates a bustling fitness environment found in outdoor and indoor recreations, gyms, yoga studios, and farmer’s markets. Many major and minor league sports teams call Pennsylvania home, which also increases the fitness activities present across the state.

Interesting things to know about Pennsylvania: 

  • The Philadelphia Museum of Art features a statue of Rocky Balboa that Sylvester Stalone gifted to the city. 
  • The first baseball stadium was built in Pittsburgh, PA. 
  • The Father of Weightlifting, Bob Hoffman, was born in Pennsylvania and taught physical fitness throughout his life.
21.00 %

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.

22.00 %

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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1
Thornbury, Pennsylvania
Thornbury
Fit Score: 80.6

Thornbury, PA

Population 7,707
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 200
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 4.17
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.7
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 12

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2
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
Blue Bell
Fit Score: 80.48

Blue Bell, PA

Population 6,290
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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3
Lower Merion, Pennsylvania
Lower Merio.
Fit Score: 80.42

Lower Merion, PA

Population 59,578
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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4
Bethel, Pennsylvania
Bethel
Fit Score: 80.29

Bethel, PA

Population 9,199
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 200
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 4.17
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.7
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 12

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5
Whitpain, Pennsylvania
Whitpain
Fit Score: 80.25

Whitpain, PA

Population 19,248
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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6
Whitemarsh, Pennsylvania
Whitemarsh
Fit Score: 80.05

Whitemarsh, PA

Population 18,120
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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7
Worcester, Pennsylvania
Worcester
Fit Score: 80.02

Worcester, PA

Population 10,442
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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8
Penn Wynne, Pennsylvania
Penn Wynne
Fit Score: 79.99

Penn Wynne, PA

Population 5,720
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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9
Upper Dublin, Pennsylvania
Upper Dubli.
Fit Score: 79.96

Upper Dublin, PA

Population 26,511
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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10
Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
Fort Washin.
Fit Score: 79.89

Fort Washington, PA

Population 5,640
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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11
Maple Glen, Pennsylvania
Maple Glen
Fit Score: 79.87

Maple Glen, PA

Population 6,764
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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12
Upper Providence, Pennsylvania
Upper Provi.
Fit Score: 79.79

Upper Providence, PA

Population 10,403
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 200
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 4.17
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.7
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 12

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13
Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania
Montgomeryv.
Fit Score: 79.79

Montgomeryville, PA

Population 13,370
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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14
Perkiomen, Pennsylvania
Perkiomen
Fit Score: 79.63

Perkiomen, PA

Population 9,175
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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15
Lower Moreland, Pennsylvania
Lower Morel.
Fit Score: 79.57

Lower Moreland, PA

Population 13,146
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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16
Collegeville, Pennsylvania
Collegevill.
Fit Score: 79.55

Collegeville, PA

Population 5,113
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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17
Radnor, Pennsylvania
Radnor
Fit Score: 79.54

Radnor, PA

Population 31,770
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 200
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 4.17
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.7
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 12

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18
Lower Salford, Pennsylvania
Lower Salfo.
Fit Score: 79.51

Lower Salford, PA

Population 15,470
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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19
Nether Providence, Pennsylvania
Nether Prov.
Fit Score: 79.39

Nether Providence, PA

Population 13,743
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 200
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 4.17
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.7
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 12

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20
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
Swarthmore
Fit Score: 79.36

Swarthmore, PA

Population 6,401
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 200
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 4.17
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.7
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 12

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21
Trooper, Pennsylvania
Trooper
Fit Score: 79.29

Trooper, PA

Population 5,732
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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22
Lower Gwynedd, Pennsylvania
Lower Gwyne.
Fit Score: 79.25

Lower Gwynedd, PA

Population 11,520
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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23
Haverford, Pennsylvania
Haverford
Fit Score: 79.21

Haverford, PA

Population 49,275
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 200
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 4.17
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.7
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 12

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24
Lower Providence, Pennsylvania
Lower Provi.
Fit Score: 79.16

Lower Providence, PA

Population 26,812
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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25
Oreland, Pennsylvania
Oreland
Fit Score: 79.16

Oreland, PA

Population 5,889
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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26
Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
Plymouth Me.
Fit Score: 79.15

Plymouth Meeting, PA

Population 6,261
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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27
Upper Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania
Upper Potts.
Fit Score: 79.13

Upper Pottsgrove, PA

Population 5,739
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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28
Upper Merion, Pennsylvania
Upper Merio.
Fit Score: 79.09

Upper Merion, PA

Population 31,056
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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29
Franconia, Pennsylvania
Franconia
Fit Score: 79.04

Franconia, PA

Population 13,325
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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30
Upper Gwynedd, Pennsylvania
Upper Gwyne.
Fit Score: 79.02

Upper Gwynedd, PA

Population 15,849
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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31
New Hanover, Pennsylvania
New Hanover
Fit Score: 79.02

New Hanover, PA

Population 13,035
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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32
Concord, Pennsylvania
Concord
Fit Score: 78.98

Concord, PA

Population 17,853
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 200
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 4.17
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.7
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 12

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33
Harleysville, Pennsylvania
Harleysvill.
Fit Score: 78.95

Harleysville, PA

Population 9,673
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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34
Limerick, Pennsylvania
Limerick
Fit Score: 78.91

Limerick, PA

Population 19,056
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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35
Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania
Wyndmoor
Fit Score: 78.9

Wyndmoor, PA

Population 5,911
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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36
Audubon, Pennsylvania
Audubon
Fit Score: 78.88

Audubon, PA

Population 9,010
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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37
Glenside, Pennsylvania
Glenside
Fit Score: 78.87

Glenside, PA

Population 7,684
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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38
King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania
King Of Pru.
Fit Score: 78.85

King Of Prussia, PA

Population 20,044
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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39
Abington, Pennsylvania
Abington
Fit Score: 78.84

Abington, PA

Population 55,468
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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40
Upper Hanover, Pennsylvania
Upper Hanov.
Fit Score: 78.82

Upper Hanover, PA

Population 7,857
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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41
Douglass, Pennsylvania
Douglass
Fit Score: 78.81

Douglass, PA

Population 10,589
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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42
Horsham, Pennsylvania
Horsham
Fit Score: 78.75

Horsham, PA

Population 14,563
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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43
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
Conshohocke.
Fit Score: 78.73

Conshohocken, PA

Population 8,065
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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44
Marple, Pennsylvania
Marple
Fit Score: 78.72

Marple, PA

Population 23,810
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 200
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 4.17
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.7
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 12

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45
Newtown, Pennsylvania
Newtown
Fit Score: 78.71

Newtown, PA

Population 13,726
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 200
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 4.17
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.7
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 12

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46
Towamencin, Pennsylvania
Towamencin
Fit Score: 78.69

Towamencin, PA

Population 18,491
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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47
Folsom, Pennsylvania
Folsom
Fit Score: 78.65

Folsom, PA

Population 8,577
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 200
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 4.17
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.7
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 12

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48
Ardmore, Pennsylvania
Ardmore
Fit Score: 78.65

Ardmore, PA

Population 13,193
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 200
Access to Healthy Food 20
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 4.17
Smoking 150
Frequent Physical Distress 11
Poor Physical Health Days 3.7
Drinking Water Violations No
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 12

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49
Cheltenham, Pennsylvania
Cheltenham
Fit Score: 78.61

Cheltenham, PA

Population 37,219
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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50
East Norriton, Pennsylvania
East Norrit.
Fit Score: 78.6

East Norriton, PA

Population 14,014
Exercise Opportunities 960
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.22
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 3.1
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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RankCityPopulation Exercise OpportunitiesPhysical InactivityHealthy Food AccessObesityAir Pollution (PM2.5)SmokingDrinkingPhysical DistressFit Score
51Broomall10883960200202604.171501903.778.53
52Kulpsville8414960170402603.221301903.178.48
53Gilbertsville5281960170402603.221301903.178.47
54Aston16696960200202604.171501903.778.46
55Eagleville5019960170402603.221301903.178.43
56Lower Pottsgrove12112960170402603.221301903.178.41
57West Norriton15651960170402603.221301903.178.31
58Hatboro7437960170402603.221301903.178.27
59Ridley Park7043960200202604.171501903.778.22
60Willow Grove15253960170402603.221301903.178.22
61Norwood5882960200202604.171501903.778.21
62Upper Moreland24100960170402603.221301903.178.19
63Souderton7103960170402603.221301903.178.17
64Boothwyn5478960200202604.171501903.778.11
65Village Green-Green Ridge8124960200202604.171501903.778.09
66Ambler6496960170402603.221301903.178.08
67Sanatoga8573960170402603.221301903.178.05
68Media5668960200202604.171501903.778.04
69Lansdale16707960170402603.221301903.177.99
70Upper Chichester16901960200202604.171501903.777.98
71Ridley31122960200202604.171501903.777.97
72Drexel Hill28246960200202604.171501903.777.88
73Brookhaven8026960200202604.171501903.777.81
74Woodlyn9439960200202604.171501903.777.73
75Prospect Park6477960200202604.171501903.777.68
76Folcroft6616960200202604.171501903.777.64
77Glenolden7141960200202604.171501903.777.56
78Lansdowne10621960200202604.171501903.777.5
79Pottstown22667960170402603.221301903.177.39
80Norristown34422960170402603.221301903.177.37
81Upper Darby82716960200202604.171501903.777.36
82Sharon Hill5675960200202604.171501903.777.35
83Yeadon11471960200202604.171501903.777.26
84Collingdale8772960200202604.171501903.777.16
85Upper Makefield8518900190402803.541202103.277.15
86Clifton Heights6681960200202604.171501903.777.09
87Darby10678960200202604.171501903.776.81
88Lower Makefield32761900190402803.541202103.276.66
89Chester33909960200202604.171501903.776.5
90Lower Heidelberg6082880240303303.51501903.876.35
91Buckingham20260900190402803.541202103.276.25
92Solebury8558900190402803.541202103.276.13
93Amity13169880240303303.51501903.876.09
94Richboro6510900190402803.541202103.276
95Robeson7463880240303303.51501903.875.94
96South Heidelberg7425880240303303.51501903.875.93
97Warwick14624900190402803.541202103.275.76
98Blandon7863880240303303.51501903.875.68
99Northampton39231900190402803.541202103.275.66
100Exeter25971880240303303.51501903.875.65
101Wyomissing10499880240303303.51501903.875.59
102Maidencreek9466880240303303.51501903.875.58
103Plumstead14332900190402803.541202103.275.37
104Bern7010880240303303.51501903.875.27
105Spring27613880240303303.51501903.875.24
106Colebrookdale5101880240303303.51501903.875.24
107Cumru15477880240303303.51501903.875.14
108Birdsboro5164880240303303.51501903.875.12
109Warrington24474900190402803.541202103.275.12
110Dickinson5393820190502903.431402003.475.11
111Muhlenberg20311880240303303.51501903.875.06
112Maxatawny7136880240303303.51501903.875.03
113Dingman11800740290202803.151401903.474.97
114South Hanover6893820230803403.751701903.574.95
115Shillington5333880240303303.51501903.874.94
116Hampden30502820190502903.431402003.474.93
117Longswamp5747880240303303.51501903.874.88
118Lower Nazareth6468850270403203.51502003.374.78
119Hilltown15527900190402803.541202103.274.78
120West Hanover10618820230803403.751701903.574.73
121Monroe6182820190502903.431402003.474.66
122East Hanover5938820230803403.751701903.574.64
123Paxtonia5564820230803403.751701903.574.63
124Middletown45057900190402803.541202103.274.63
125Upper Saucon17139830230403003.921502003.574.58
126East Manchester7738730210503503.751501903.474.57
127Camp Hill7918820190502903.431402003.474.56
128Lackawaxen5065740290202803.151401903.474.54
129Kutztown5089880240303303.51501903.874.53
130Bedminster7228900190402803.541202103.274.52
131Silver Spring17967820190502903.431402003.474.51
132Ancient Oaks7769830230403003.921502003.574.51
133Breinigsville5478830230403003.921502003.574.51
134Lower Southampton19192900190402803.541202103.274.5
135Milford10085900190402803.541202103.274.48
136North Codorus9097730210503503.751501903.474.45
137Derry25207820230803403.751701903.574.45
138Upper Southampton15005900190402803.541202103.274.42
139Delaware7099740290202803.151401903.474.41
140Linglestown5980820230803403.751701903.574.4
141East Rockhill5737900190402803.541202103.274.4
142Murrysville19704830250803003.431402003.574.39
143South Middleton15425820190502903.431402003.474.38
144West Manheim8559730210503503.751501903.474.37
145Lower Allen7128820190502903.431402003.474.37
146Upper Allen20158820190502903.431402003.474.34
147Hermitage15535850250602903.471701903.674.34
148Upper Macungie24764830230403003.921502003.574.32
149Weisenberg5240830230403003.921502003.574.32
150Upper Nazareth6975850270403203.51502003.374.32
151Fairview17555730210503503.751501903.474.3
152Lower Paxton49520820230803403.751701903.574.3
153Doylestown8297900190402803.541202103.274.29
154Williams6132850270403203.51502003.374.28
155Summit7082880210903403.821801903.774.28
156Harborcreek17232880210903403.821801903.774.25
157Levittown51945900190402803.541202103.274.25
158Forks15635850270403203.51502003.374.24
159Spring Garden13151730210503503.751501903.474.23
160Londonderry5214820230803403.751701903.574.21
161Bushkill8574850270403203.51502003.374.21
162Lehman10222740290202803.151401903.474.2
163North Londonderry8569810210302904.521502003.374.2
164Springfield5044900190402803.541202103.274.19
165Perkasie8607900190402803.541202103.274.19
166North Middleton11649820190502903.431402003.474.16
167Middle Paxton5108820230803403.751701903.574.16
168Rutherford5001820230803403.751701903.574.16
169Lower Swatara8836820230803403.751701903.574.15
170Susquehanna25107820230803403.751701903.574.1
171Chanceford6206730210503503.751501903.474.09
172Schlusser5139820190502903.431402003.474.08
173Millcreek53037880210903403.821801903.774.07
174South Londonderry8475810210302904.521502003.374.06
175Penn Estates6631850260903503.47170190474.06
176Falls33769900190402803.541202103.274.06
177Wescosville6004830230403003.921502003.574.04
178Grove City7892850250602903.471701903.674.04
179Northwest Harborcreek9233880210903403.821801903.774.04
180West Rockhill5240900190402803.541202103.274.04
181East Pennsboro21440820190502903.431402003.474.02
182Warminster32336900190402803.541202103.274.02
183West Pennsboro5625820190502903.431402003.474
184Swatara24900820230803403.751701903.574
185Morrisville8544900190402803.541202103.274
186Hellam5978730210503503.751501903.473.99
187Peach Bottom5050730210503503.751501903.473.98
188Lower Saucon10856850270403203.51502003.373.97
189Southampton7035820190502903.431402003.473.94
190Lower Macungie32626830230403003.921502003.573.92
191Fairless Hills8663900190402803.541202103.273.92
192Hershey14793820230803403.751701903.573.91
193Palmer21463850270403203.51502003.373.91
194Greenville5375850250602903.471701903.673.89
195Progress9737820230803403.751701903.573.85
196Shiloh11247730210503503.751501903.473.83
197North Cornwall7931810210302904.521502003.373.83
198South Lebanon9977810210302904.521502003.373.83
199New Cumberland7301820190502903.431402003.473.83
200Newberry15818730210503503.751501903.473.8
201West Manchester18861730210503503.751501903.473.79
202Upper Milford7821830230403003.921502003.573.79
203Smithfield7481850260903503.47170190473.79
204North Lebanon12101810210302904.521502003.373.75
205St. Marys12359820270303003.431602003.473.74
206Lehigh10492850270403203.51502003.373.74
207Mechanicsburg8992820190502903.431402003.473.73
208Colonial Park12438820230803403.751701903.573.73
209Bensalem60622900190402803.541202103.273.73
210South Whitehall19903830230403003.921502003.573.72
211Parkville6781730210503503.751501903.473.71
212North Whitehall16357830230403003.921502003.573.7
213Lower Windsor7579730210503503.751501903.473.66
214Lewistown8156630240203603.681701803.973.62
215Chestnuthill16906850260903503.47170190473.62
216Springettsbury26868730210503503.751501903.473.59
217East York8395730210503503.751501903.473.59
218Jackson8988810210302904.521502003.373.59
219Weigelstown13135730210503503.751501903.473.58
220Antrim15762700260503703.641501903.473.54
221Carlisle19196820190502903.431402003.473.54
222Hamilton11166700260503703.641501903.473.52
223Stroud19334850260903503.47170190473.52
224Montgomery6222700260503703.641501903.473.51
225Sharon13109850250602903.471701903.673.51
226North Huntingdon30414830250803003.431402003.573.48
227Neshannock92718402601203403.991801903.773.48
228Frankstown7383730240803003.921701903.873.47
229Quakertown8814900190402803.541202103.273.47
230Enola6326820190502903.431402003.473.46
231Moore9393850270403203.51502003.373.46
232Corry6288880210903403.821801903.773.45
233Middle Smithfield15922850260903503.47170190473.44
234Croydon9865900190402803.541202103.273.44
235Tunkhannock6772850260903503.47170190473.43
236Rostraver11042830250803003.431402003.573.42
237Red Lion6343730210503503.751501903.473.41
238Tobyhanna8562850260903503.47170190473.41
239Antis6229730240803003.921701903.873.4
240Warren9124800230503203.471601903.773.4
241Upper Mount Bethel6897850270403203.51502003.373.4
242Steelton5949820230803403.751701903.573.38
243Hellertown5857850270403203.51502003.373.32
244Polk7728850260903503.47170190473.32
245Edinboro5560880210903403.821801903.773.32
246Plainfield6198850270403203.51502003.373.26
247Unity21910830250803003.431402003.573.25
248Pocono10959850260903503.47170190473.23
249Erie96471880210903403.821801903.773.23
250Bristol9598900190402803.541202103.273.21
251Greene17790700260503703.641501903.473.17
252Coolbaugh20539850260903503.47170190473.17
253Palmyra7576810210302904.521502003.373.16
254Hempfield40648830250803003.431402003.573.15
255Lower Burrell11150830250803003.431402003.573.12
256Harrisburg49229820230803403.751701903.573.11
257Quincy5476700260503703.641501903.473.09
258Wilson7830850270403203.51502003.373.04
259Sewickley5755830250803003.431402003.573.03
260Arlington Heights5238850260903503.47170190473.02
261Washington14690700260503703.641501903.472.99
262South Huntingdon5505830250803003.431402003.572.94
263Economy91148502701203003.851502003.672.93
264Emmaus11446830230403003.921502003.572.92
265Nazareth5720850270403203.51502003.372.9
266Shenango72178402601203403.991801903.772.89
267Catasauqua6598830230403003.921502003.572.88
268Salem6428830250803003.431402003.572.88
269East Stroudsburg10384850260903503.47170190472.87
270Shippensburg5578820190502903.431402003.472.86
271Fullerton15304830230403003.921502003.572.84
272Brighton82588502701203003.851502003.672.83
273Mountain Top11311810250502903.61170200472.82
274Hollidaysburg5708730240803003.921701903.872.8
275St. Thomas5987700260503703.641501903.472.77
276Logan12254730240803003.921701903.872.77
277Lebanon25902810210302904.521502003.372.76
278Bethlehem75790830230403003.921502003.572.75
279Easton27216850270403203.51502003.372.71
280East Huntingdon7660830250803003.431402003.572.69
281Center113658502701203003.851502003.672.66
282Adams14015830220302904.171402203.272.64
283Chippewa75948502701203003.851502003.672.64
284South Abington8973900240402803.471602103.572.63
285York44118730210503503.751501903.472.62
286Latrobe7885830250803003.431402003.572.59
287Allegheny6536730240803003.921701903.872.57
288Wayne5037750240303004.031802003.672.54
289Wright5622810250502903.61170200472.53
290Bangor5237850270403203.51502003.372.51
291Chambersburg21029700260503703.641501903.472.5
292Peters22057710230703103.611502103.372.5
293Oil City9749670240303603.781701903.972.47
294Tyrone5194730240803003.921701903.872.45
295North Sewickley54028502701203003.851502003.672.37
296Altoona43702730240803003.921701903.872.36
297East Donegal8362790210502803.921402103.572.35
298Jeannette9133830250803003.431402003.572.35
299Upper Uwchlan11609850160602203.64140240372.35
300New Kensington12363830250803003.431402003.572.34

How Did We Determine the Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles?

We compiled our list of Best Cities 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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