This Map Shows the Happiest (and Unhappiest) States in the U.S.

[Celerity]

https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/happiest-states-in-the-us-america-2019-wallethub

Before I hand you WalletHub’s new ranking of the happiest states in America, I’ll say this: Statisticians in their work can account for many factors, but there's no equation to represent the fleeting nature of joy. A welcomed swell of euphoria --despite a region’s scenic drives, temperatures, and kombucha shops --will shrink inevitably into that middle place of every day, and you’ll be left in emotional limbo to reflect on whether you are content with your true home… the self. Now, go ahead and lean into your escapist fantasies, because that more fun!

It probably comes as no surprise that the United States isn't the happiest country in the world (Finland’s had that title on lock for two years). But our massive country is No. 19 this year, according to the World Happiness Report, meaning that despite all the unhappiness festering in our country, we still came out sorta kinda on top-ish, and must be doing soooomething right.

To determine general happiness and unhappiness at a state level, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 31 key indicators of happiness. The data set range from emotional health to income level to sports participation rate. So, without further ado, let’s check in on our country:



The top 10 happiest states in the US:

10. Connecticut
9. Nebraska
8. Maryland
7. Massachusetts
6. Idaho
5. New Jersey
4. California
3. Minnesota
2. Utah
1. Hawaii

The 10 least happy states in the US:

10. Missouri
9. Tennessee
8. Oklahoma
7. Alabama
6. Kentucky
5. Louisiana
4. Mississippi
3. Alaska
2. Arkansas
1. West Virginia

snip

[unc70]

1. Most of the least happy are very Republican

[Celerity]

2. first thing I noticed (and fully expected) too

All that hate for the 'other' eats away at your emotional well-being. Plus Rethug policies are a self-reinforcing negative feedback loop that smashes the majority in order for the controlling elite to take more and more and more.

Fundie religion adds to the hate and misery too, as its core is also hate, guilt, shame, subjugation, and overall repression.

[unc70]

3. Those states are also poor

All seems to go together

[True Dough]

4. My wife and I are just finishing up a tour of Colorado

The people we met seemed relatively pleasant and visiting this beautiful state sure has made us happy!

[Apollo Zeus]

5. 'Missouri' has the right name

State motto should be "Missouri loves company"