With a population of 13,432 (2010 data), Jasper is one of Georgia’s smallest counties. But, it is, apparently, big on fitness.
Research company AggData analyzed roughly 1,700 counties across the country to determine those with the most number of gyms per 10,000 residents. While the national average is 0.78 gyms per 10,000 people, Jasper County has 4.47.
10 fittest metro Atlanta counties, gyms per 10,000 residents (based on 2010 population)
1. Cherokee, 2.680
2. Fayette, 2.010
3. Cobb, 1.040
4. Fulton, .980
5. Douglas, .860
6. Gwinnett, .710
7. Henry, .700
8. DeKalb, .620
9. Rockdale, .620
10. Clayton, .220
Top 10 fittest counties in the U.S., gyms per 10,000 residents (based on 2010 population)
1. Fairfax City, Virginia 7.76
2. Falls Church City, Virginia 6.62
3. Park, Montana, 5.67
4. Blanco, Texas, 4.62
5. Jasper, Georgia, 4.47
6. Madison, Arkansas, 4.45
7. Pontotoc, Mississippi, 4.20
8. Overton, Tennessee, 4.09
9. Williamsburg City, Virginia, 4.08
10. Mills, Iowa, 4.05
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