McAllen, Texas, is America’s most obese city in 2025

A new report from WalletHub ranks McAllen, Texas, as the most obese city in America for 2025, with nearly half of its adults classified as obese. The report highlights high rates of heart disease and physical inactivity in the city. Little Rock, Arkansas, and Jackson, Mississippi, follow McAllen in the rankings, with significant obesity rates among children and adults. Researchers attribute these issues to limited access to healthy foods and a shortage of health educators in these southern cities. Honolulu, Hawaii, is identified as the least obese city, benefiting from better access to healthy food and exercise options. The report reflects a growing trend, with three in four Americans now considered overweight or obese.