Study: Utah is Happiest State in U.S.
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Posted: 7:22 AM Nov 11, 2009
Study: Utah is Happiest State in U.S.
A new study says the happiest state in the U.S. is Utah; Colorado is number three.
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You might not be able to run away from your problems, but moving to another state could be good for the soul.

New research suggests states with wealthier, better educated and more tolerant residents are also happier on average.

The index includes six types of well-being including emotional health, physical health and job satisfaction.

Here are the top 10 happiest states:
10.Arizona
9. California
8. Massachusetts
7. Washington
6. Maryland
5. Minnesota
4. Colorado
3. Wyoming
2. Hawaii
The happiest state in America is Utah.

The study says the most unhappy state is West Virginia.

The researchers say that because a state scores high or low doesn't mean you could find one resident and expect that person to be appropriately cheery or depressed.

Click on the link below to see the entire list.

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Posted by: Robert Location: Utah on Nov 13, 2009 at 06:41 AM

Having lived in Utah, Washington, Northern and Southern CA, Arizona, Idaho, Hawaii, Nevada, North Carolina and yes even semi-nice Colorado, I know what state God lives in and it is plainly and simply Utaaaaaaaaaaah!!!!
Posted by: billy Location: Utah on Nov 12, 2009 at 10:09 PM

Look at all these bitter non-Utahns complaining, proving the study to be accurate. Ha ha
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Utah on Nov 11, 2009 at 09:13 PM

Excuse me. I am form Utah. I am not Mormon. Just because Mormons live here doesn't make us have the number one spot. I love Utah...and to tell you the truth Utah is one of the nicest places I have seen (not just because I live there). Its even the nicest place to raise your family. Family friendly, wonderful sites to see...so tell me why wouldn't we be happy. Maybe some people should try coming in the winter time...
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