Oceanside Ranks Among Top 10 Healthiest Cities In California

OCEANSIDE, CA — Does where you live impact your health? According to a recent study from WalletHub, it can make a big difference. From access to health care and fresh food to available parks and fitness centers, how did Oceanside compare to other cities?

The study compared more than 180 of the most populated U.S. cities across 43 key indicators of good health. San Francisco, CA took the #1 rank in the country, while Brownsville, TX came in last place at #182.

The overall rank for Oceanside was #9 in California and #34 in the U.S. The highest rank for Oceanside was in the category of Fitness, with only Irvine and Huntington Beach ranking higher in California.

Surprisingly, Oceanside scored a low rank of #101 in Green Space. While Oceanside may not have as much green space as higher-ranking cities, there are miles of beaches and open ocean to pursue healthy activities.

For Oceansider's looking to improve their health, make your calendar for August 11. The Oceanside Chamber will hold its 14th Annual North County Health & Wellness Fair from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m concurrently with the Thursday Farmer's Market. The North County Health Fair is free to the public and a great way to receive information, meet a new health specialist or learn more about healthy living. More info

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