Is North Dakota One Of The Most Obese States In The Country?

We know that the United States is known around the world as being one of the most, if not the most, obese countries. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4 in 10 U.S. adults 20 or older are obese.

While many of us are aware of this issue and have been making changes to our lifestyles to become healthier, it's not easy.

While we know there is a serious problem in the country as a whole, how bad are obesity rates in North Dakota compared to other U.S. states? Wallethub did a study to find out which states and cities struggle the most with obesity.

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Most Overweight & Obese States

1. West Virginia

2. Mississippi

3. Arkansas

4. Louisiana

5. Alabama

The source says the most obese areas are in southern states.

Least Obese States

Here are the states the source says are the healthiest overall.

1. Colorado

2. Utah

3. Massachusetts

4. California

5. Hawaii

Colorado and Hawaii make sense. People in those states have numerous outdoor activities, such as hiking, that they can enjoy. California and Hawaii also make sense; if that much sunshine surrounded me, I'd be outside swimming, surfing, walking and doing all kinds of physical activities.

North Dakota

So, in 2025, where does North Dakota rank? Unfortunately, North Dakota's obesity rates are incredibly high. The source put us at number 14 on the list for the most overweight and obese states.

I wonder why we rank so high. Is that our winters make it difficult to get outside and exercise? What do you think? Send us a message in the app and let us know.