The study, released by 24/7 Wall St., found that 19.2 percent of adults drink excessively, the largest among the state's 11 metro areas.

According to a new study, Columbus has earned the title of drunkest city in Ohio.

The study, released by 24/7 Wall St., found that 19.2 percent of adults drink excessively, the largest among the state's 11 metro areas.

24/7 Wall St. states that excessive drinking is more common in high-income areas and the typical household income in Columbus is higher than the other areas in the state averaging $58,192.

The website reviewed the metropolitan areas reporting the highest levels of binge and heavy drinking in each state.

Appleton, Wisconsin leads the nation with 26.8 percent.

While binge and heavy drinking are relatively common in Columbus, other unhealthy habits are not. Only 18.3 percent of area adults smoke, and only 24.5 percent are not physically active.

Nationwide, 87.6 percent of adults have drank alcohol at some point in their lives, 71.0 percent consumed alcohol in the past year, 56.9 percent say they drank in the past month, and 18.0 percent of adults report excessive drinking.