The happiest states in America from a new Gullop Poll
Gallup just released the results of their annual well-being study, which ranks the states by happiness. And for the sixth time in the nine years, Hawaii topped the list of happiest states.
The study is based on how people rank their lives in five different areas: Liking what you do every day, Having good relationships, Being in good financial shape, Liking your community and being in good health.
After Hawaii … Alaska, South Dakota, Maine, Colorado, Vermont, Arizona, Montana, Minnesota and Texas make up the top 10
At the bottom of the least, the least happy states are: West Virginia, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Indiana, Arkansas, Ohio, Alabama, Louisiana, Rhode Island and Mississippi.
Louisiana ranked 48th on the list
Source: Gallup