The Brief

LOS ANGELES - Happiness, in part, can be tied to where you live when it comes to certain environmental factors, like a flourishing economy and social activities to boost an individual's emotional and physical well-being.

And while there are other aspects that contribute to living a fulfilling life, WalletHub released a new survey ranking the happiest states in the U.S.

What we know:

WalletHub's 2025 "Happiest States in America" report is based on an analysis of the 50 states across 30 metrics that are linked to a person's overall well-being.

These metrics fall into three key categories: emotional and physical well-being, work environment, and community and environment. The report found that a state's economic, emotional, physical, and social health are important for

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