1.Hawaii*
Well-Being Index: 64.8 out of 100
Hawaii bumped Alaska from the top spot to be named the happiest state for the fifth time since 2008. Not only does the Aloha State boast the highest overall well-being score, it also comes in No. 1 for residents’ physical health.
* Rankings are from the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index for 2016.
