The 10 Happiest U.S. States Revealed—And the Most Miserable
Have you ever pondered the happiness level of your home state? Or perhaps how somber people tend to be there? We have some insights for you. To determine the ranking of the happiest (and consequently, the least happy) states in America , personal finance firm WalletHub examined all 50 states across three categories: emotional well-being, physical health, and overall wellness. work environment and community and the environment. By aggregating 30 weighted criteria assessed on a scale of 100 points each, we calculated an average score for every state based on the information gathered in 2024, which then established their respective rankings. However, which states emerged as the happiest? Conversely, which ones showed the highest levels of despondency? This is not good news for the birthplace of American jazz. 1. Hawaii – 68.71 Leading the 2024 list of Happy States, Hawaii distinguishes itself with more than just its picturesque scenery and world-class beaches , ye...