Gyms vs. Obesity in US

This visualization compares the number of gyms per 100,000 inhabitants to obesity rates across U.S. states in 2024. The data highlights:

• Highest Number of Gyms per Capita: Massachusetts, with 10.6 gyms per 100,000 inhabitants and an obesity rate of 31%.
• Lowest Number of Gyms per Capita: West Virginia, with 3.1 gyms per 100,000 inhabitants and the highest obesity rate of 41%.
• Overall U.S. Average Obesity Rate: 33%.

This provides insight into how gym availability might relate to obesity rates across different states

Tools Used: Datawrapper, Adobe Illustrator.