10 least happy states in the US

West Virginia is the least happy state in the U.S., according to personal finance site WalletHub.

In a report released Sept. 12, WalletHub determined the happiest states in the U.S. The site compared the 50 states across three key dimensions: emotional and physical well-being, work environment, and community and environment. Those dimensions were evaluated using 30 metrics, including social well-being, number of work hours and safety. 

Here are the 10 least happy states in the U.S.:

1. West Virginia 

2. Louisiana 

3. Tennessee

4. Arkansas

5. Kentucky

6. Alabama

7. Mississippi

8. Alaska

9. New Mexico

10. Oklahoma

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