What does this obesity ranking show?

It orders states by Adult obesity prevalence. It is a comparison of this one published measure, not an overall ranking of where to live.

Where do these figures come from?

CDC PLACES 2025 release (2023 BRFSS) supplies this measure. States without a comparable published value are shown as not ranked rather than estimated.

How should I use this ranking?

Use it to narrow a search, then open a state or county profile for the underlying figures, source dates and caveats. A statewide number may not describe every neighbourhood.

Lowest obesity by state

Adult obesity prevalence.

Estimated share of adults with obesity (BMI of 30 or higher). This is a model-based CDC small-area estimate based on BRFSS, Census population estimates and ACS data—not a countywide clinical measurement or a verdict on individual health.

How to read this ranking

District of Columbia has the lowest published obesity in this comparison, at 24.7%. The next states shown are Hawaii (25.6%) and Colorado (26.2%).

The table orders 49 states by adult obesity prevalence. It describes one published measure, not an overall judgment about where to live.

Use the result as a starting point, then compare the underlying source, dates, and local county figures before making a decision. Estimated share of adults with obesity (BMI of 30 or higher). This is a model-based CDC small-area estimate based on BRFSS, Census population estimates and ACS data—not a countywide clinical measurement or a verdict on individual health.

1District of Columbia24.7%
2Hawaii25.6%
3Colorado26.2%
4Massachusetts27.7%
5California27.9%
6Vermont28.7%
7New York28.8%
8New Jersey28.9%
9Connecticut30.4%
10Washington30.7%
11Utah31.0%
12Arizona31.3%
13Nevada31.4%
14Montana31.5%
15New Hampshire31.8%
16Rhode Island31.8%
17Florida31.9%
18Idaho32.2%
19Maine32.8%
20Minnesota33.5%
21Oregon33.7%
22Wyoming33.8%
23Illinois34.1%
24New Mexico34.2%
25Virginia34.5%
26Maryland35.1%
27North Carolina35.1%
28Georgia35.3%
29Delaware35.4%
30Alaska35.5%
31Texas35.7%
32South Carolina35.8%
33South Dakota36.0%
34Michigan36.3%
35Kansas36.6%
36Missouri36.6%
37North Dakota36.6%
38Ohio37.1%
39Tennessee37.6%
40Iowa37.7%
41Nebraska37.7%
42Wisconsin37.8%
43Indiana38.4%
44Oklahoma38.9%
45Arkansas39.3%
46Alabama39.4%
47Louisiana40.0%
48Mississippi40.4%
49West Virginia40.7%

Not ranked, because this measure is not published for them: Kentucky, Pennsylvania. CDC PLACES publishes estimates where the adult population is at least 50. A blank is unavailable model output, not zero obesity.

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Frequently asked questions

What does this ranking show?: It orders states by Adult obesity prevalence. It is one measure, not an overall verdict on where to live.
Where do the figures come from?: CDC PLACES 2025 release (2023 BRFSS). States without a comparable published figure are listed as not ranked rather than estimated.
How should I use it?: Use it to narrow your search, then open a state or county profile for the source date, caveats and local context.

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