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42% of U.S. Adults Obese; Little Rock Ranks Highest

3/21/2026

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Story summary
  • WalletHub's study finds that 42% of U.S. adults are obese.
  • Little Rock, Arkansas, is the most obese city, scoring 83.96, while McAllen, Texas, is second at 83.22.
  • South Carolina has four top-50 cities, with Columbia 11th overall and strongest in Food & Fitness, and Greenville, Myrtle Beach, and Charleston ranking 15th, 17th, and 31st.
  • The WalletHub study highlights an urgent need for improved health initiatives in these areas.