Posted in Washington
February 24, 2020
Seattle, Washington Was Just Named One Of The Healthiest Cities To Live In 2020
Recently, the team at WalletHub compared over 170 of the most populous U.S. cities and how they measured up to 43 key indicators of good health. The data compared ranged from the cost of medical care to how many fitness clubs per capita the cities have. While Spokane, Tacoma, and Vancouver all earned a spot on the list (68, 69, and 52 respectively), Seattle managed to come in second on the list. Here’s how the Emerald City earned that spot.
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You're never more than an hour away from nature when you're here.
Over half the locals are in good shape, probably because they walk everywhere.
Having access to nutritious foods is essential for good health.
In fact, the city sees less annual rain fall than New Orleans, Boston, and West Palm Beach, just to name a few.
And it seems as if other Washington cities are catching up quickly.
Seattle's walking paths get plenty of use.
We’re glad to hear that the second healthiest city in America is located right here in Washington. But no matter what part of the state you call home, you’re lucky to be a Washingtonian.
Address: Seattle, WA, USA
