According to a recent list by WalletHub, Fontana, San Bernardino, and Bakersfield are the three most unhealthy cities in California. These rankings are based on an analysis of 182 U.S. cities, focusing on four key areas: health care, food, fitness, and green space.
WalletHub compared each city using 41 metrics, with each metric graded on a 100-point scale to reflect conditions favorable for a healthy lifestyle. The analysis considered factors like access to healthcare, availability of nutritious food options, fitness facilities, and public green spaces, evaluating only the city proper in each case and not the surrounding metro areas.
The report sheds light on public health challenges in these cities and underscores the need for local efforts to improve residents’ quality of life.