Colorado Ranks Among Top 20 Happiest States in America
The World Happiness Report is out and Colorado comes in at number 19 on the list. Wallet Hub compared all 50 states on environmental factors like income level, activity and emotional health.
A few of the other things the study looked at was leisure time, job security, and childhood experiences.
Source: WalletHub
Winner List:
Lowest Share of Adult Depression: Hawaii
Highest Adequate-Sleep Rate: South Dakota (Colorado at #2)
Highest Sport Participation Rate: Washington (Colorado at #2)
Lowest Suicide Rate: New York
Fewest Work Hours: Utah
Lowest Long-Term Unemployment: North Dakota
Highest Income Growth - North Dakota (Colorado and #2)
Highest Volunteer Rate - Utah
Lowest Divorce Rate - Utah
Safest - Minnesota
Happiness in Colorado (1=Happiest; 25=Avg.)
- 9th – % of Depressed Adults
- 2nd – Adequate-Sleep Rate
- 25th – Volunteer Rate
- 24th – Separation & Divorce Rate
- 2nd – Income Growth
Source: Wallet Hub