A new study has revealed which states are the happiest in America, and the top spot may or may not surprise you.
WalletHub has released its 2024 list of the happiest states in the US after conducting a survey in all 50 states on three key aspects: emotional and physical well-being, workplace environment, and community and environment.
Additionally, the Miami, Florida-based personal finance company took into account 30 additional metrics to compile the list, including social well-being, sports participation, life expectancy, current unemployment rate, ideal weather and safety.
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WalletHub used data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and others to report that these states are the “happiest” in the United States.
According to Wallethub, to determine a state of “happiness,” you need to look at a number of different indicators of your life. (iStock)
WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said the happiest state has to be a great state in every respect.
“In addition to pursuing your passions, maintaining work-life balance and an emotional support network, another important way to enhance happiness is to live in the right place,” he said in a media statement.
Lupo added, “The happiest states are those that offer an above-average quality of life in a variety of areas, including a strong state economy, good health care, ample leisure time and good weather.”
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Check to see if your state is on the list.
Top 10 happiest states in America
10. Massachusetts
9. Nebraska
Idaho has also been named one of the happiest states in America. (iStock)
8. Idaho
7. Connecticut
6. Minnesota
5. Delaware
Utah was ranked No. 4 on WalletHub's list of the happiest states in America. (iStock)
4. Utah
3. New Jersey
2. Maryland
1. Hawaii
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WalletHub concluded that Hawaii is the happiest state in America, with “residents reporting the highest level of life satisfaction and the lowest rates of depression in the nation.”
Hawaii has been named the happiest state in America. (iStock)
Additionally, Hawaii is known for its good health and has the highest life expectancy in the United States, according to WalletHub.
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Hawaii has the nation's lowest unemployment rate at 2.8%, and the second-highest percentage of households earning more than $75,000 a year.
According to WalletHub's findings, Maryland and New Jersey ranked second and third, respectively, as the happiest states in America thanks to the supportive relationships and love in people's lives.
New Jersey ranked second on the list of happiest states in America. (iStock)
Marylanders report the third-highest motivation to achieve their goals in the nation, while New Jersey residents are the ninth-lowest in the percentage of people who get anxious when thinking about their personal finances.
States near the bottom of WalletHub's list include New Mexico, Tennessee, West Virginia, Arkansas and, finally, Louisiana.
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The study also found that Tennessee, Maine, West Virginia, Arkansas and Oklahoma were the states with the highest rates of depression among adults.
The happiest states in the U.S. were ranked based on a variety of important factors. Is your favorite place on the list? (iStock)
The states with the lowest rates of proper sleep were Hawaii, West Virginia, Alabama, Louisiana, Ohio and Arkansas, with Vermont ranking highest.
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