Rates were determined using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, last released in 2021. The World Health Organization defines obesity as "abnormal or excessive fat accumulation ...

The obesity rate metric is one of many that factor into the overall Best States rankings. See the Best States methodology for a detailed look at the data behind the analysis. #1 in Low Obesity Rate ...

The 10303 ZIP code, which covers Mariners Harbor, had the highest rate of obesity among adults at 36.1%, followed by the 10302 ZIP code, which covers Port Richmond and Elm Park, at 35.1% ...