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Unhappiest states in the US

West Virginia

Struggles with economic challenges, low emotional and physical well-being scores, and a high poverty rate.

Louisiana

Faces significant economic issues, safety concerns, and lower scores in emotional and physical well-being.

Tennessee

Ranks lower in work environment and community environment, despite moderate emotional and physical well-being scores.

Arkansas

Scores low in work environment, emotional and physical well-being, and community environment

Kentucky

Similar to Arkansas, Kentucky struggles in work environment, emotional and physical well-being, and community environment.

Alabama

Scores low across the board in work environment, emotional and physical well-being, and community environment.

Mississippi

Another state facing challenges in work environment, emotional and physical well-being, and community environment.

Alaska

While Alaska boasts scenic beauty, it scores low in work environment and emotional and physical well-being.

New Mexico

Ranks lower in work environment, emotional and physical well-being, and to a lesser extent, community environment.

Oklahoma

Scores low in work environment and emotional and physical well-being, dragging down its overall happiness ranking.