Which 10 states boast the happiest populations? Utah ranks No. 1

WalletHub analyzed the happiness of residents in the 50 states and the District of Columbia, zoning in on emotional and physical well-being, work environment as well as community and environment. The analysts measured happiness through 28 metrics, from divorce rate to safety to income growth, within these three broader areas.

Here are the 10 happiest states:

1. Utah

2. Minnesota

3. North Dakota

4. Hawaii

5. Colorado

6. Idaho

7. Iowa

8. Nebraska

9. South Dakota

10. California

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