Best States for Well-Being

Question

• The Gallup Well-Being Index includes five elements of well-being, each with its own score on a 0-10 scale: Purpose: Liking what you do each day and being motivated to achieve your goals. Social: Having supportive relationships and love in your life. Financial: Managing your economic life to reduce stress and increase security. Community: Liking where you live, feeling safe and having pride in your community. Physical: Having good health and enough energy to get things done daily.

• Here are the states that scored the highest on well-being

1. Alaska

Well-Being Index Score: 64.7

2. Hawaii

Well-Being Index Score: 64.5

3. South Dakota

Well-Being Index Score: 64.3

4. Wyoming

Well-Being Index Score: 63.9

5. Montana

Well-Being Index Score: 63.7

6. Colorado

Well-Being Index Score: 63.2

7. Nebraska

Well-Being Index Score: 63.1

8. Utah

Well-Being Index Score: 62.9

10. Texas

Well-Being Index Score: 62.8

10. (tied) New Mexico

Well-Being Index Score: 62.8

10. (tied) Minnesota

Well-Being Index Score: 62.8

10. (tied) California

Well-Being Index Score: 62.8

Answer 1

States with a lot of outdoor activities, not a surprise.

Answer 2

That's weird since we have a lot of smokers.

Answer 3

Ask this a couple years from now and California and Minnesota won't be there and Nebraska dropping in status.

Answer 4

Imagine that, California and Texas (along with Minnesota and New Mexico) were tied.



...I noticed that the state of Nirvana was not on the list.

Answer 5

I'm surprised about Utah still. lol