U.S. News Ranks the Best States

Utah retains its No. 1 ranking in U.S. News & World Report's Best States project for the second year in a row, with strong performance in multiple categories. New Hampshire and Minnesota also rank highly, while Louisiana ranks at the bottom. The rankings are based on various data points across different areas such as health care, education, economy, and infrastructure.

World Happiness Report

The U.S. dropped to 23rd in the World Happiness Report, with countries like Finland and Denmark consistently ranking among the happiest. Americans feel glum about various issues including loneliness, the economy, and political leadership.

Stress Levels in U.S. States

Komowa created a ranking of the most and least stressed states in America based on 16 key indicators, with Tennessee ranking as the most stressed state due to high health stress and work stress. Alabama and Oklahoma also ranked high for stress levels.