West Virginia was found to be the least-happy state through a comparison of each state conducted in September by marketing agency Top Data.
The site weighed 54 data points on issues affecting the life of each state's residents, including employment statistics, leisure activities, physical and mental health, personal finances, relationships and social policies.
Here is a breakdown of West Virginia's ranking out of 50 in seven key dimensions, starting with the state's lowest-ranking categories:
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Mental health |
50 |
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Physical health |
50 |
|
Leisure activities |
49 |
|
Employment |
40 |
|
Social policies |
33 |
|
Personal relationships |
32 |
|
Personal finances |
28 |