COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio has again ranked among the unhappiest states in the country, according to a recent WalletHub study.
The personal finance company examined all 50 states across 30 key metrics to determine which states have the happiest and unhappiest residents. Metrics included depression, suicide and unemployment rates, along with the percentage of residents who reported career satisfaction, good physical health and social well-being.
The study, which was released last week, sourced data from a variety of government agencies, nonprofit organizations, academic institutions and private companies.
The report ranked Ohio as the 13th unhappiest state in the country, due to its struggle with high rates of inadequate sleep and depression, along with financial and job-related pressu