SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Although the Beehive State has been shifting around in the rankings over the last several years, Utah is still among the top ten happiest states in the U.S., according to an annual study.
An annual study from WalletHub ranked the 50 U.S. states based on happiness. This happiness rating was determined based on factors like each state's work conditions, community, environment, and emotional and physical well-being of its residents. Below are the ten happiest states, according to the study. • Hawaii • Maryland • Nebraska • New Jersey • Connecticut • Utah • California • New Hampshire • Massachusetts • Idaho
In 2021 and 2023, Utah was the happiest state, according to each year's respective study. Last year, Utah was the fourth-happiest state in the