These Texas Cities Top The List Of Fattest In America

TEXAS — A new study from WalletHub ranks McAllen, Texas, as the most overweight city in the United States, highlighting high obesity rates, physical inactivity, and related health concerns.

Several other Texas cities also placed high on the list, including San Antonio (13th), El Paso (20th), Dallas (24th), and Houston (33rd).

The study analyzed 100 metro areas based on obesity rates, health consequences, and access to healthy food and fitness opportunities.

While McAllen topped the list, other cities—such as Austin (49th) and Dallas (24th)—ranked lower, showing a more mixed picture for Texas as a whole.

Top 10 Fattest Cities in the U.S.

1. McAllen, TX
2. Little Rock, AR
3. Jackson, MS
4. Mobile, AL
5. Knoxville, TN
6. Shreveport, LA
7. Lafayette, LA
8. Fayetteville, AR
9. Birmingham, AL
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Top 10 Thinnest Cities in the U.S.

1. Honolulu, HI (Ranked 100th)
2. Seattle, WA (99th)
3. Denver, CO (98th)
4. San Francisco, CA (97th)
5. Boston, MA (96th)
6. Minneapolis, MN (95th)
7. San Jose, CA (94th)
8. Colorado Springs, CO (93rd)
9. New York, NY (92nd)
10. Portland, OR (91st)

Check out the full study here.