Check Out Where Boston Ranks Among Healthiest Cities

BOSTON, MA — Boston ranks No. 15 in a new study of America's healthiest cities. The analysis compares cities in four areas of health, with Boston ranking high for the quality of its health care.

The WalletHub study ranked San Francisco as the healthiest city in the country.

"Location matters when it comes to health," WalletHub writes. "Some places promote wellness by expanding access to nutritious food and recreational facilities. Others strive to keep healthcare costs affordable for everyone or keep parks clean and well-maintained. When a city doesn’t take care of these important issues, it can be hard to keep up good health."

To determine which of the 180 cities prioritized the well-being of their residents, the personal finance website compared them across 41 key indicators of health, from the cost of medical visits to the consumption of fruit and vegetables.

That's then distilled into four areas: health care, food, fitness, and green space.

Boston ranked No. 5 in health care, No. 12 in food, No. 59 in fitness, and No. 49 in green space.

“Staying healthy is a personal responsibility, and everyone should strive to eat nutritious food, exercise regularly and look after their mental health," WalletHub Analyst Chip Lupo said. "However, where people live can have a big influence on how successful they are at staying in good health, so the best cities are the ones that provide the greatest access to high-quality healthcare, green spaces, recreation centers, and healthy food.”

Check out the full list of the healthiest and unhealthiest cities at WalletHub.