Vermont
Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles
2020
Farms, artisan foods, and mountainous terrains make Vermont a rich space for active lifestyles. Vermont is located in the northeast and experiences the full range of seasons. Summer lovers will enjoy long days in Lake Champlain, exploring in boats or paddle boards. Winter lovers will find joy in the snow-covered Green Mountains and national parks for cross country skiing and snowboarding. Vermont’s health care also ranks among the top in the nation.
Interesting things to know about Vermont:
- Vermont is the largest producer of maple syrup in the country.
- Vermont has the highest number of dairy cows in the United States.
- The majority of Vermont’s population lives in rural settings over urban settings, making country life quite common.
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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Bennington, VT
15,002
1,000
210
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280
2.7
170
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3.6
No
200
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Shelburne, VT
7,775 880 140 30 200 2.28 120 9 3.3 No 230 11
Williston, VT
9,870 880 140 30 200 2.28 120 9 3.3 No 230 11
Middlebury, VT
8,744 720 180 10 240 2.42 130 10 3.4 No 210 11
Essex, VT
21,911 880 140 30 200 2.28 120 9 3.3 No 230 11
Milton, VT
10,984 880 140 30 200 2.28 120 9 3.3 No 230 11
St. Albans, VT
6,813 490 240 10 310 2.24 170 10 3.3 No 190 12
Colchester, VT
17,499 880 140 30 200 2.28 120 9 3.3 No 230 11
South Burlington, VT
19,486 880 140 30 200 2.28 120 9 3.3 No 230 11
Essex Junction, VT
10,929 880 140 30 200 2.28 120 9 3.3 No 230 11
Hartford, VT
9,684 810 190 30 270 2.77 140 10 3.4 Yes 210 12
Lyndon, VT
5,871 620 230 20 310 2.07 180 11 3.9 Yes 190 12
Morristown, VT
5,438 680 190 10 250 1.89 160 10 3.2 No 210 12
St. Johnsbury, VT
7,204 620 230 20 310 2.07 180 11 3.9 Yes 190 12
Burlington, VT
42,899 880 140 30 200 2.28 120 9 3.3 No 230 11
Winooski, VT
7,337 880 140 30 200 2.28 120 9 3.3 No 230 11
Springfield, VT
8,950 810 190 30 270 2.77 140 10 3.4 Yes 210 12
Northfield, VT
6,015 760 160 50 230 2.14 150 9 3.2 Yes 220 11
Waterbury, VT
5,151 760 160 50 230 2.14 150 9 3.2 Yes 220 11
Montpelier, VT
7,436 760 160 50 230 2.14 150 9 3.2 Yes 220 11
Rutland, VT
15,325 830 210 50 310 3.01 180 10 3.5 Yes 210 12
Barre, VT
8,605 760 160 50 230 2.14 150 9 3.2 Yes 220 11
Brattleboro, VT
11,471 690 180 50 240 2.87 140 10 3.5 Yes 220 12
Rockingham, VT
5,034 690 180 50 240 2.87 140 10 3.5 Yes 220 12How 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.