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What Are the Happiest States In America?

wallethub, happiest states in americaAs reported by Wallethub.com, happiness comes from a combination of internal and external factors. We can influence it somewhat by approaching situations positively or choosing to spend time with people we love, doing activities we enjoy.

One thing that doesn’t drive happiness is money. Happiness only increases with wealth up to an annual income of $75,000 to $95,000. But one thing that can have a big influence on how we feel about life is where we choose to live.

In this study, WalletHub drew upon the findings of “happiness” research to determine which environmental factors are linked to a person’s overall well-being and satisfaction with life. Previous studies have found that good economic, emotional, physical and social health are all key to a well-balanced and fulfilled life.

To determine where Americans exhibit the best combination of these factors, we examined the 50 states across 31 key metrics, ranging from depression rate to sports participation rate to income growth. Read on for our findings, additional insight from a panel of experts and a full description of our methodology. Full story HERE

Happiness comes from a combination of internal and external factors. We can influence it somewhat by approaching situations positively or choosing to spend time with people we love, doing activities we enjoy.

One thing that doesn’t drive happiness is money. Happiness only increases with wealth up to an annual income of $75,000 to $95,000. But one thing that can have a big influence on how we feel about life is where we choose to live.

In this study, WalletHub drew upon the findings of “happiness” research to determine which environmental factors are linked to a person’s overall well-being and satisfaction with life. Previous studies have found that good economic, emotional, physical and social health are all key to a well-balanced and fulfilled life.

To determine where Americans exhibit the best combination of these factors, we examined the 50 states across 31 key metrics, ranging from depression rate to sports participation rate to income growth. Read on for our findings, additional insight from a panel of experts and a full description of our methodology.

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Happiest States in the U.S.

Overall Rank
(1 = Happiest)

State

Total Score

‘Emotional & Physical Well-Being’ Rank

‘Work Environment’ Rank 

‘Community & Environment’ Rank

1 Hawaii 66.48 1 25 12
2 Utah 65.93 15 1 2
3 Minnesota 65.57 3 6 15
4 California 64.11 4 12 16
5 New Jersey 60.54 2 45 24
6 Idaho 60.51 33 2 1
7 Massachusetts 60.50 8 3 43
8 Maryland 59.53 5 40 14
9 Nebraska 59.04 9 14 18
10 Connecticut 57.93 6 34 33
11 Iowa 57.88 16 10 10
12 North Dakota 57.53 11 28 11
13 Nevada 56.86 25 9 3
14 Virginia 55.59 13 24 28
15 New York 55.47 7 39 40
16 Delaware 54.64 19 26 13
17 Georgia 54.61 18 32 17
18 Arizona 53.95 24 7 31
19 Colorado 53.59 10 4 49
20 Vermont 52.74 28 22 6
21 Washington 52.41 30 5 30
22 New Hampshire 52.21 27 11 29
23 Texas 52.14 12 19 48
24 Illinois 51.64 14 42 41
25 Wisconsin 51.53 22 20 37
26 Pennsylvania 51.42 23 37 21
27 South Dakota 51.04 21 16 45
28 Florida 50.75 17 27 47
29 South Carolina 50.27 32 21 9
30 North Carolina 49.83 20 31 46
31 Montana 49.27 40 8 7
32 Kansas 48.92 29 30 38
33 Rhode Island 48.71 26 18 44
34 Wyoming 47.54 31 46 19
35 Indiana 47.27 38 17 23
36 Michigan 46.93 35 29 32
37 Ohio 45.19 37 41 22
38 Maine 45.11 36 23 39
39 Oregon 44.95 44 13 26
40 New Mexico 44.91 39 43 20
41 Missouri 42.99 41 33 35
42 Tennessee 42.75 42 15 42
43 Oklahoma 40.56 47 35 4
44 Alabama 40.11 46 36 36
45 Kentucky 38.86 48 38 8
46 Louisiana 38.41 43 50 34
47 Mississippi 38.28 45 48 27
48 Alaska 36.48 34 49 50
49 Arkansas 34.07 49 44 25
50 West Virginia 33.73 50 47 5

 

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