IN OTHER NEWS – A new Gallup poll recently ranked Georgia in the top 20 Happiest States in America in 2024.
Release:
With a recent Gallup poll showing only 47% of Americans are “very satisfied” with the way their life is going, the personal-finance website WalletHub released its report on the Happiest States in America in 2024, as well as expert commentary, to identify the places that create the best conditions for life satisfaction.
WalletHub compared the 50 states across 30 key indicators of happiness. The data set ranges from the depression rate and the share of adults feeling productive to income growth and the unemployment rate.
Happiness in Georgia (1=Happiest; 25=Avg.):
- Overall Rank: 20th
- 12th – % of Depressed Adults
- 16th – Suicide Rate
- 16th – % of Civilian Labor Force Unemployed 15 Weeks or Longer
- 7th – Income Growth
- 24th – Share of Adults Feeling Active & Productive
For the full report, please visit:
https://wallethub.com/edu/happiest-states/6959
