Mentalfloss iconMentalflossSep 9, 2026

The Happiest—And Least Happy—States in 2026, Ranked

states on happiness using metrics like depression rates, work hours, and community safety.

The Happiest—And Least Happy—States in 2026, Ranked

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states on happiness using metrics like depression rates, work hours, and community safety.

WalletHub's 2026 study ranked all 50 U.S. states on happiness using metrics like depression rates, work hours, and community safety. Here is where every state landed.

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