According to WalletHub, if you’re looking for happiness in America, one particular state is calling you.
Personal finance website evaluated the 50 states using 30 metrics. These included depression rate, unemployment rate, income growth and other factors that could contribute to happiness and satisfaction amongst the population. Hawaii comes out on top after crunching the data WalletHubThe annual ranking of the Happiest States in the Country.
According to WalletHub, Hawaii residents have the highest life expectancy of any state in the U.S. and almost 72 percent of adults report being active on a daily bases. The company reported that Hawaii’s residents are also the most active and productive on a daily basis. unemployment rate is only 2.4 percentThis is the lowest rate in the entire country. Hawaii’s economic data showed that the second-highest percentage of households had an annual income of more than $75,000. This contributed to Hawaii’s exceptionally low rate of economic anxiety. Hawaii has one of the lowest rates of economic anxiety in the world. the highest costs of living in the country. Earlier this year a report by the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization (UHERO) The study found “deepening disparities” in health care, basic needs, and access to care across Hawaii. (Only 23 percent of Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and other Pacific Islanders reported good health compared to 40 percent for Hawaii residents.
The team also highlighted health. “Hawaiians are also in excellent physical shape, with 85 percent reporting they’re in good health or better, which is the 10th highest percentage in the United States. Hawaiians have the highest life expectancy of any Americans, and more than 72 percent of the adults in Hawaii report being active on a daily bases.
Maryland came in second place in WalletHub’s rankings, in part due to its low unemployment rates. Marylanders ranked third for emotional and physical wellbeing. Nebraska rounded out the top three happiest States in the United States, as its residents enjoyed one of highest levels of economic stability, according WalletHub.
Chip Lupo, a Wallet Hub Analyst, stated in a press release that “along with pursuing passions, having a healthy work-life balance, and maintaining a network of emotional support, living in a great place is another way to boost happiness.” “The happiest States are those which provide an above-average level of quality of life, in many areas. From strong economies to high quality mental and physical healthcare and adequate leisure time.
See the complete rankings at wallethub.com.
