The average weight for an American woman is 170.6 pounds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This number has been steadily increasing over the past few decades, and it is now at its highest level in history.
There are a number of factors that have contributed to this increase, including changes in diet and lifestyle. American women are now more likely to be overweight or obese than they were in the past, and they are also more likely to have sedentary jobs.