Rankings say Utah is the happiest state in the country

This elk in central Utah would agree with WalletHub ranking Utah as the happiest state in the US. Photo: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

PARK CITY, Utah — WalletHub recently drew up rankings of all 50 states in search of which will promote the most happiness in the wake of the pandemic.

Their study used 31 different variables, ranging from depression rate and positive COVID-19 testing rate to income growth and the unemployment rate.

Utah ranked at number one overall, followed by Minnesota and Hawaii.

• • Fewest work hours
  • Highest volunteer rate
  • Lowest divorce rate
  • Fourth safest

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