Residents of Massachusetts are the happiest people in America, according to a new study.
Researchers at TOP Data analyzed levels of happiness across seven key indicators and found that Massachusetts is the happiest state in the country because residents secure the highest income, have longer-lasting marriages because they divorce less, and have more access to social policies that guarantee their rights.
The five other New England states also ranked inside the top 15 on TOP’s list.
Illinois was named the second-happiest state. West Virginia was named the least-happy states.
The ranking was based on data on personal finance, leisure activities, mental health, physical health, employment, personal relationships, and social policies, TOP Data said.
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