It’s time for our annual look at American happiness. Who are the happiest Americans? And how would be know? Well, you interview a BUNCH of people all across the United States – DAILY, for a WHOLE YEAR – and you draw some conclusions!
Gallup rated each state on the following: life evaluation, emotional health, physical health, work environment, healthy behaviors and basic access to services and amenities. Drum roll please…
Happiest States:
10 Iowa… 09 Washington… 08 Hawaii… 07 Colorado… 06 Vermont…
05 Montana …04 Minnesota …03 Nebraska …02 … South Dakota
01 North Dakota
Unhappiest States:
41 Louisiana… 42 Oklahoma… 43 Missouri… 44 Tennessee… 45 Arkansas…
46 Ohio… 47 Alabama… 48 Mississippi… 49 Kentucky… 50 West Virginia
So that’s the rundown. What do you think? Are you in a “happy” state? An “unhappy” state? Do you agree or disagree with this assessment? Let us know! Check out the whole report, and give us your opinion over at the MindField Online Facebook page!