"In addition to pursuing your passions, having a good work-life balance, and maintaining an emotional support network, another key way to boost your happiness is living in the right place," WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said in a news release about the rankings. "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 health care, to adequate amounts of leisure time and good weather."
After being the runner-up last year, Hawaii topped the overall rankings as 2024's happiest state, with a score of 68.71. The Aloha State also snagged the top spot for physical and emotional well-being, and came in third for community and environment. For work environment, however, it ranked 31st.
Louisiana, on the other hand, moved down from No. 49 to be crowned this year's unhappiest state, with a score of 32.97. The Pelican State also scored poorly in work environment and physical and emotional well-being, coming in at No. 49 in both categories. It performed a bit better in community and environment, listed 40th.
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