5 Most Overweight and Obese Cities in the U.S. In 2023

In this piece, we will take a look at the 5 most overweight and obese cities in the U.S. in 2023. To learn about more cities, take a look at the 30 most overweight and obese cities in the U.S. in 2023.

5. Memphis, TN-MS-AR

Average BMI: 37.7

Memphis is easily among the most overweight and obese cities in the U.S. in 2023, with obesity being prevalent in the city. Reports state that there are a huge number of students who are overweight and suffering from either stage 1 or stage 2 diabetes.

4. St. Louis, MO-IL

Average BMI: 37.8

In St. Louis, over half of people over the age of 16 were overweight in 2015, and various programs including St. Louis Weight Loss Secret are aimed at ensuring people are able to lose weight and keep it off permanently too.

3. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Average BMI: 38.6

A sedentary lifestyle and consumption of unhealthy foods have resulted in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario being counted among the most overweight and obese cities in the U.S., with over 42% of students in San Bernardino Country being considered either overweight or obese in 2019.

2. Birmingham-Hoover, AL

Average BMI: 38.8

Birmingham-Hoover is representative of Alabama being among the most obese states in the U.S., though fitness is fast improving especially in the city of Hoover, and if this continues, then while Birmingham-Hoover may not be off this list for a long time, it could drop several places in coming years

1. San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Topping the list of the 30 most overweight and obese cities in the U.S. in 2023 is the MSA of San Antonio-New Braunfels, with over 65% of all adults in Bexar Country being considered either overweight or obese, with nearly a third of all children in Texas being overweight.

Average BMI: 40.2

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