What does this physical inactivity ranking show?

It orders states by No leisure-time physical activity. 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 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.

Rankings · Health

Lowest physical inactivity by state

No leisure-time physical activity.

Adults reporting no leisure-time physical activity in the past month. A modeled population estimate that reflects many local factors, including time, safety, access and health.

How to read this ranking

District of Columbia has the lowest published physical inactivity in this comparison, at 14.5%. The next states shown are Washington (17.5%) and Utah (17.6%).

The table orders 51 states by no leisure-time physical activity. 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. Adults reporting no leisure-time physical activity in the past month. A modeled population estimate that reflects many local factors, including time, safety, access and health.

1District of Columbia14.5%
2Washington17.5%
3Utah17.6%
4Colorado17.8%
5Vermont18.2%
6New Hampshire19.5%
7Oregon19.6%
8Minnesota20.2%
9Massachusetts21.2%
10Montana21.6%
11Virginia21.6%
12Maryland22.1%
13Wisconsin22.1%
14Illinois22.3%
15Alaska22.4%
16California22.4%
17Hawaii22.5%
18Idaho22.7%
19North Carolina22.7%
20Maine22.9%
21South Dakota23.0%
22Rhode Island23.1%
23New Jersey23.3%
24Wyoming23.7%
25Pennsylvania23.8%
26Delaware23.9%
27Michigan23.9%
28Arizona24.0%
29Kansas24.1%
30New Mexico24.1%
31North Dakota24.3%
32Connecticut24.5%
33New York25.1%
34Nebraska25.3%
35South Carolina25.3%
36Georgia25.4%
37Iowa25.7%
38Missouri25.7%
39Nevada26.2%
40Ohio26.2%
41Florida26.4%
42Kentucky26.9%
43Texas27.5%
44Indiana27.9%
45Tennessee28.2%
46Alabama28.6%
47Louisiana30.1%
48Oklahoma30.1%
49Arkansas31.0%
50West Virginia31.5%
51Mississippi32.3%

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Frequently asked questions

What does this ranking show?: It orders states by No leisure-time physical activity. It is one measure, not an overall verdict on where to live.
Where do the figures come from?: CDC PLACES. 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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