Editorial Team
Obesity is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. These ten states had the highest rates of obesity among adults in 2021, according to the CDC.
1. West Virginia (40.8%)
2. Kentucky (40.0%)
3. Mississippi (39.7%)
4. Louisiana (39.6%)
5. Alabama (39.5%)
6. Arkansas (38.8%)
7. Oklahoma (38.6%)
8. Tennessee (38.5%)
9. Texas (37.9%)
10. Ohio (37.8%)
This map, courtesy of Wallet Hub, displays America’s 100 fattest cities:
Source: WalletHub
According to multiple sources, the fattest city in America is McAllen, Texas.
