These Are The Saddest States In The U S Best Life

As Money reported in 2018, a scientific analysis of a Gallup World Poll revealed that happiness tends only to increase with wealth up to an income range between $75,000 and $95,000 a year. Therefore, in order to determine the saddest states in the country, WalletHub evaluated 31 metrics—ranging from divorce rates to crime statistics—under the umbrella of three main categories: emotional and physical well-being; work environment; and community and environment. (Visit WalletHub to learn more about the methodology behind the scoring system.) Based on the weighted value of those metrics, each state was given a total score for overall level of happiness. With that, here are the 10 saddest states in the U.S. And to see who landed on the other end of the spectrum, check out These Are the Happiest States in the U.S. Total score: 42.99 Emotional and physical well-being: 41 Work environment: 33 Community and environment: 35 And for the worst places to live in terms of your physical health, check out The 10 Unhealthiest States in America. Total score: 42.75 Emotional/physical well-being: 42 Work environment: 15 Community/environment: 42 Total score: 40.56 Emotional/physical well-being: 47 Work environment: 35 Community/environment: 4 And for all the ways you are hindering your happiness, check out 26 Things You’re Doing That Are Hurting Your Mental Health. Total score: 40.11 Emotional/physical well-being: 46 Work environment: 36 Community/environment: 36 Total score: 38.86 Emotional/physical well-being: 48 Work environment: 38 Community/environment: 8 And for things you can do right now to boost your happiness, check out 14 Expert-Backed Ways to Improve Your Mental Health Every Day. Total score: 38.41 Emotional/physical well-being: 43 Work environment: 50 Community/environment: 34 Total score: 38.28ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Emotional/physical well-being: 45 Work environment: 48 Community/environment: 27 Total score: 36.48 Emotional/physical well-being: 34 Work environment: 49 Community/environment: 50 Total score: 34.07 Emotional/physical well-being: 49 Work environment: 44 Community/environment: 25 Total score: 33.73 Emotional/physical well-being: 50 Work environment: 47 Community/environment: 5 And for more helpful information, sign up for our daily newsletter.