The 10 healthiest cities in the U.S. in 2026

The 10 healthiest cities in the U.S. in 2026

Where patients live shapes their health in ways that go well beyond the doctor’s office. Access to fresh food, walkable streets, affordable fitness options and well-maintained green space can determine whether a community thrives or struggles with chronic disease. The variation across American cities is significant.

WalletHub's 2026 Healthiest & Unhealthiest Cities ranking, published March 30, evaluated 182 of the largest U.S. cities across 41 health indicators organized into four equally weighted categories: health care, food, fitness and green space.

The gap between the healthiest and unhealthiest cities is stark. The No. 1 city scored 70.41 out of 100. The No. 182 city scored 24.34.

In individual metrics, the disparities are even wider. The cost of a medical visit varies threefold between the cheapest and most expensive cities, the premature death rate varies fourfold, and the ratio of mental health counselors per capita varies ninefold.

Above are the 10 healthiest cities in America in 2026.