State rankings

Least Obese States

West Virginia has the highest Obesity Rate in 2024 (41.4%), followed by Mississippi (40.4%) and Louisiana (39.2%). Colorado has the lowest (25.0%).

HealthPopulation51 states · 18 metricsUpdated Jan 21, 2026Original page
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Obesity Rate, 2024

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All 50 ranked

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Distribution Median and middle halfThe median is the middle value: half of places are above it, half below. The middle half is the range holding the central 50% of places.More in the glossary →

Each dot is one state; the lines mark the median and the middle half.

Median
34.2%
Middle half 31.2% – 36.8%
Average
33.8%
50 states
Lowest (best)
25.0%
Colorado
Highest (worst)
41.4%
West Virginia

Over time · 2020–2024

The top 5 in 2024, against the median.

  • Median of all states
  • Colorado
  • District of Columbia
  • Massachusetts
  • Hawaii
  • New Jersey

Data

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50 states · # = rank by Obesity Rate
#
1Colorado25.0%
2District of Columbia25.5%
3Massachusetts27.0%
3Hawaii27.0%
5New Jersey27.7%
6Vermont29.0%
7California29.1%
8New York29.5%
9Florida29.6%
10Utah31.0%
10Montana31.0%
12New Hampshire31.1%
12Rhode Island31.1%
14Washington31.5%
15Connecticut32.0%
16Virginia32.3%
16Minnesota32.3%
18Wyoming32.5%
19Maryland32.7%
19Idaho32.7%
21Maine33.2%
22Arizona33.3%
23Oregon33.5%
24Alaska34.0%
25Pennsylvania34.2%
25Illinois34.2%
25Nevada34.2%
28North Carolina34.5%
28New Mexico34.5%
30Missouri34.6%
30South Carolina34.6%
32Georgia35.4%
33Texas35.6%
34Michigan36.1%
35Iowa36.6%
35Delaware36.6%
37Oklahoma36.8%
37North Dakota36.8%
39Ohio36.9%
40South Dakota37.0%
41Kentucky37.2%
42Wisconsin37.4%
43Kansas37.6%
43Nebraska37.6%
45Indiana38.4%
46Alabama38.9%
46Arkansas38.9%
48Louisiana39.2%
49Mississippi40.4%
50West Virginia41.4%

What correlates with Obesity Rate (2024)?

Pearson r against 2,100 other state metrics sharing at least 30 states. Correlation is not causation.

Higher together

Places that have a higher Obesity Rate tend to score higher on these

  1. Lifestyle Habits & Health Outlook ScoreMost Unhealthy States in the U.S.
    r = +0.86 · very strong · n = 48
    Plot
  2. Housing CostPension-Friendly States
    r = +0.83 · very strong · n = 48
    Plot
  3. Disease Factors & Prevalence ScoreMost Unhealthy States in the U.S.
    r = +0.82 · very strong · n = 48
    Plot
  4. Most Unhealthy States Total ScoreMost Unhealthy States in the U.S.
    r = +0.81 · very strong · n = 48
    Plot
  5. Cigarette Use Past MonthDrug Use by State
    r = +0.80 · very strong · n = 50
    Plot
  6. Age-Adjusted Death RateDeath Rate by State
    r = +0.79 · very strong · n = 50
    Plot

Opposite directions

Places that have a higher Obesity Rate tend to score lower on these

  1. Median Home ValueCheapest States to Buy a House
    r = −0.86 · very strong · n = 50
    Plot
  2. Median Price: All Home TypesMedian Home Price by State
    r = −0.85 · very strong · n = 50
    Plot
  3. Average Home ValueCheapest States to Buy a House
    r = −0.85 · very strong · n = 50
    Plot
  4. Price Level (Housing Rents)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)
    r = −0.85 · very strong · n = 50
    Plot
  5. Avg Median Down Payment for HouseAverage Down Payment by State
    r = −0.85 · very strong · n = 50
    Plot
  6. Livable Annual Wage w/ 1 ChildLiving Wage by State
    r = −0.84 · very strong · n = 50
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Quick answers

Which state has the highest Obesity Rate?
West Virginia has the highest Obesity Rate in 2024, at 41.4%, followed by Mississippi (40.4%) and Louisiana (39.2%).
Which state has the lowest Obesity Rate?
Colorado has the lowest Obesity Rate in 2024, at 25.0%.
What is the median Obesity Rate across US states?
The median is 34.2% across the 50 US states with data in 2024.
Where does this least obese states data come from?
Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review.