Cities in California dominate a new ranking of the healthiest places to live in the United States, which highlights cities where residents score well across key measures of health, lifestyle, and access to care.
The study by Niche evaluates general health levels among residents by examining rates of smoking, excessive alcohol use, and obesity, alongside access to healthcare services, mental health providers and fitness centers.
According to Niche, the ranking draws on health statistics from the U.S. Census and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), combining personal health indicators with the availability and proximity of doctors, gyms, and mental health practitioners to assess overall performance in health and fitness…