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The 10 unhappiest states in the US, ranked

Talia LakritzJan 12, 2024, 19:54 IST

West Virginia was found to be the unhappiest state in the US according to WalletHub's ranking.Sean Pavone/Shutterstock

WalletHub released a report ranking the happiest states in the US.
States were ranked across 30 metrics including unemployment rates, mental health, and commute times.

The personal-finance website WalletHub released a 2023 report ranking the happiest states in the US according to 30 metrics across three categories: emotional and physical well-being, work environment, and community and environment.

By examining factors such as life expectancy, unemployment numbers, depression rates, and safety, WalletHub scored each state to determine its level of happiness.

These 10 states earned the lowest scores in WalletHub's ranking.

10. Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.Marcus Elwell/Getty Images

9. New Mexico

Santa Fe, New Mexico.Jimack/shutterstock

8. Alaska

Juneau, Alaska.Tim Hancock/Shutterstock

7. Mississippi

Jackson, Mississippi.Sean Pavone/Shutterstock

6. Alabama

Huntsville, Alabama.RobHainer/Getty Images

5. Kentucky

Frankfort, Kentucky.Sean Pavone/Getty Images

4. Arkansas

Hot Springs, Arkansas.Sean Pavone/Getty Images

3. Tennessee

Memphis, Tennessee.Connor D. Ryan/Shutterstock

2. Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana.John Coletti/Getty Images

1. West Virginia

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.Ali Majdfar/Getty Images

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