Well-being in the US
California ranks 12th on list of well-being by state
Each year Gallup surveys U.S. citizens to determine and rank the well-being of individual states. This year, Alaska has come out on top. California is ranked 12th in the survey that measures well-being using five criteria: purpose (happy with your direction); social (supportive relationships); financial; community (feeling safe, liking where you live); physical.
Highest well-being
1. Alaska
2. Hawaii
3. South Dakota
4. Wyoming
5. Montana
Lowest well-being
50. West Virginia
49. Kentucky
48. Indiana
47. Ohio
46. Mississippi
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