Hawaii Named Happiest State in America
WalletHub's 2024 rankings reveal Hawaii as the happiest state in the U.S., followed by Maryland and New Jersey. The rankings consider various factors including emotional well-being and work environment.
| Score | Value |
|---|---|
Scale | 8 |
Novelty | 3 |
Positivity | 8 |
Reliability | 7 |
Actionability | 2 |
Society | 5 |
Journalism | 3 |
Highlights
- Hawaii is ranked as the happiest state in the United States according to WalletHub's 2024 list.
- Maryland and New Jersey follow Hawaii, ranking second and third respectively.
- The rankings were based on metrics including emotional and physical well-being, work environment, and community and environment.
- Hawaii has the lowest depression rate and the highest life satisfaction in the nation.
- Louisiana is ranked as the unhappiest state in the United States.