This Is the Happiest State in the U.S.-and It Some of the Best Beaches in the Nation, Too

"The personal finance website evaluated all 50 states using 30 metrics, including depression rate, income growth, and unemployment rate, along with other factors that can contribute to overall happiness and satisfaction in the population. After crunching the numbers, Hawaii tops WalletHub's annual ranking of the happiest states in the country. According to WalletHub's data, Hawaii residents "have the longest life expectancy in the U.S., and nearly 72 percent of adults in the state report being active and productive on a daily basis.""

"The company also reported that the Aloha State's unemployment rate is only 2.4 percent, which is one of the lowest in the country. Economic data revealed that Hawaii has the second-highest share of households with an annual income above $75,000, which contributes to exceptionally low rates of economic anxiety. (That said, Hawaii also has one of the highest costs of living in the country."

"Hawaiians also enjoy great physical health, with around 85 percent of adults reporting that they are in good or better health, the 10th-best percentage in the nation. Hawaiians also have the longest life expectancy in the U.S., and nearly 72 percent of adults in the state report being active and productive on a daily basis."

WalletHub evaluated all 50 states using 30 metrics, including depression rate, income growth, and unemployment rate. Hawaii ranks first, led by the longest life expectancy, high daily activity (nearly 72 percent), low unemployment (2.4 percent), and a large share of households earning above $75,000. About 85 percent of adults in Hawaii report being in good or better health. Hawaii also faces a high cost of living and documented health disparities: only 23 percent of Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders reported being in good health versus a 40 percent state average. Maryland ranks second, and Nebraska ranks among the top states as well.

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