The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index® (WBI) ranks Peoria 13th best city in the country for total well-being and health of its residents.  The WBI rankings are based on data gathered between January and December 2010 regarding resident’s life evaluation, emotional health, physical health, healthy behavior, work environment and basic access to healthcare.

Communities receive a well-being composite score based on life evaluation, emotional health, physical health, healthy behavior, work environment and basic access to healthcare.  Peoria was ranked 13th in the nation and 10th among midsized cities.  The state of Illinois was ranked 26th.