A new study ranks the happiest states in the US. These 10 states were ranked the lowest.

"Many factors go into major decisions like moving states, from the cost of living to public education. After considering these, it's also perhaps worth asking: Will this place make me happy? While what constitutes happiness is a highly individual experience, external factors like job security, leisure time, and access to outdoor spaces can contribute to life satisfaction. In a recent study, WalletHub ranked the happiest US states using factors across emotional and physical well-being, work environment, and community and environment."

""The happiest states are those that provide above-average quality of life in a wide variety of areas, from strong state economies and high-quality physical and mental healthcare to adequate amounts of leisure time and good weather," WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said in the study. The study used data from the US Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Feeding America, Gallup, TransUnion, and AmeriCorps, among others."

WalletHub ranked US states by happiness using measures across emotional and physical well-being, work environment, and community and environment. Data sources included the US Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Feeding America, Gallup, TransUnion, and AmeriCorps. High-ranking states exhibited low divorce and unemployment rates, high economic security, and strong life-satisfaction scores. Additional indicators included sports participation, adequate sleep, volunteer rates, and public safety. Factors such as job security, leisure time, and access to outdoor spaces were noted as contributors to life satisfaction. West Virginia and Louisiana ranked among the least-happy states.

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