Percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted). The 2023 County Health Rankings used data from 2020 for this measure. (CHR 2023)

Adult obesity is a chronic condition that puts individuals at increased risk of hypertension, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, breathing problems, chronic inflammation, mental illness, and some cancers.¹

Obesity is a product of environmental and individual factors. Environmental factors such as accessibility and affordability of nutrient-dense foods, the prevalence of fast-food marketing, and the acceptability of stigma around weight may impact the prevalence and risk of obesity. (CHR 2023)