Physical Health
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Obesity Rate Among Adults
Summary: The obesity rate has been steadily high In the county, state, and nation, with more than one in three adults having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or greater, which is identified as obese by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Details: Obesity Rate is the percentage of the adult population aged 18 and older that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted). A healthy BMI, according to the CDC, is between 18.5 and 24.9.
Source: 2025 County Health Rankings (using 2022 data)
Percentage of Adults with No Leisure-Time Physical Activity
Summary: Nearly one in five of us adults in Goodhue County reported we did not do any physical activity outside of work. Studies show that adults who get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity each week and do muscle-strengthening activities twice a week are more physically fit.
Details: This graph measures the percentage of adults aged 18 and over reporting no leisure-time physical activity (age-adjusted).
Source: 2025 County Health Rankings (using 2022 data)