Brian Manzullo

Detroit Free Press

You know the phrase "Detroit hustles harder"? Apparently not hard enough.

WalletHub just ranked the healthiest cities in the United States today, comparing 150 of the most populated cities, and guess who's in last place? That's right: The Motor City.

Detroit earned a health score 28.37 in the study, based on rankings in health care, food, fitness and "green space" (which means recreation access, hiking trails, quality of parks, etc.). Detroit ranks low in every category, but especially low in health care and fitness (148th out of 150 in both).

"To determine which areas prioritize residents’ well-being, WalletHub’s data team compared 150 of the most populated U.S. cities across 34 key indicators of good health," wrote senior writer Richie Bernardo of WalletHub. "Our data set ranges from 'cost of doctor visit' to 'fruit and vegetable consumption' to 'fitness clubs per capita.' "

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Detroit also has the third-lowest percentage of physically active adults, ranking ahead of two Texas cities: Laredo and Brownsville.

Grand Rapids is the only other Michigan city on the list, ranking as the 63rd healthiest city. Though Grand Rapids rates highly in health care (14th), it rates lowest in fitness (97th).

San Francisco ranks as the healthiest city in the United States, followed by Salt Lake City; Scottsdale, Ariz.; Seattle; and Portland.

You can read more here, including the methodology.

So let's get cracking on our health, Detroit. You can start by registering for this year's Detroit Free Press/Chemical Bank Marathon, which takes place Oct. 15. You can get 14% off marathon registration on Valentine's Day (Tuesday)!

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