Happiest state

It's time for another "happiest place to live" survey. They're always amusing even though it's hard to imagine they're accurate. (Of course, why wouldn't Hawaii be a happy place to live—as long as you're able to afford it?)

The top 10 states and their average well-being scores (out of a possible 100 points):

1. Hawaii: 71.0

2. Wyoming: 69.2

3. North Dakota: 68.4

4. Alaska: 68.3

5. Colorado: 68.0

6. Minnesota: 68.0

7. South Dakota: 68.0

8. Utah: 67.9

9. Connecticut: 67.9

10. Nebraska: 67.8

11. Massachusetts: 67.8

The bottom 10 states:

51. West Virginia: 61.7

50. Kentucky: 61.9

49. Mississippi: 63.0

48. Arkansas: 63.7

47. Alabama: 63.7

46. Ohio: 63.8

45. Delaware: 64.2

44. Nevada: 64.2

43. Louisiana: 64.3

42. Michigan: 64.6