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These are the Healthiest Communities in America – Colorado Lovers Take Note!
Source: Los Alamos Park and Recreation
Do you live in one of the healthiest counties in America? According to U.S. News & World Report, how long and how well we live can depend on where we live with factors such as a community’s economy, education system, and affordability of housing all affecting our overall quality of life.
U.S. News Healthiest Communities scored nearly 3,000 counties across the nation on 84 indicators across 10 categories that drive overall health. Those categories included population health, equity, education, economy, housing, food & nutrition, environment, public safety, community vitality, and infrastructure.
According to U.S News & World Report, these are the top ten 500 Healthiest Communities in the USA for 2020 – and Colorado took six of the top ten spots!
1. Los Alamos County, New Mexico
2. Douglas County, Colorado
3. Falls Church City, Virginia
4. Broomfield County, Colorado
5. Routt County, Colorado
6. Loudoun County, Virginia
7. Carver County, Minnesota
8. Pitkin County, Colorado
9. Summit County, Colorado
10. San Miguel County, Colorado
