El Paso continues to lose some weight.
So much, that we’ve dropped to number 35 out of 100 fattest cities in America, according to WalletHub. 100 cities were included in the 2016 ranking, which took a more holistic approach to problems related to weight by not only accounting for both “overweight” and “obese” residents but also including a total of 14 key metrics, ranging from “percentage of physically inactive adults” to “percentage of adults eating fewer than one serving of fruits or vegetables per day.”
El Paso came in number 35 this year, compared to number 7 last year. Although the new ranking may look good for our city, there are still a number of concerns that need to be addressed. El Paso came in number 2 for highest percent of adults with diabetes.
The fattest city in America this year is Memphis, the least fattest is Honolulu.
| Overall Rank | Metro Area | Total Score | ‘Fat Prevalence’ Rank | ‘Weight-Related Health Problems’ Rank | ‘Healthy Environment’ Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | El Paso, TX | 66.11 | 45 | 28 | 29 |