A person's level of happiness can be affected by a number of factors, such as genetics, nutrition, and levels of physical activity. But it might also help to live in one of the happiest states in the US.
Personal-finance website WalletHub released a new 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 rates, mental health, and safety, WalletHub scored each state to determine its level of happiness.
Here are the top 20 happiest states in the US.