The Happiest States in America

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10. Utah
> Community Well-Being Index Score (out of 100): 64.2
> Top-performing well-being survey category: Social: 7th best
> Top-performing social determinants category: Economic security: 2nd best

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9. Washington
> Community Well-Being Index Score (out of 100): 65.7
> Top-performing well-being survey category: Tied — financial, physical: 8th best
> Top-performing social determinants category: Tied — housing & transportation: 6th best

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8. Connecticut
> Community Well-Being Index Score (out of 100): 65.8
> Top-performing well-being survey category: Tied — purpose, social: 8th best
> Top-performing social determinants category: Tied — healthcare access: 3rd best

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7. Colorado
> Community Well-Being Index Score (out of 100): 66.0
> Top-performing well-being survey category: Tied — purpose, physical: 6th best
> Top-performing social determinants category: Tied — housing & transportation: 8th best

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6. California
> Community Well-Being Index Score (out of 100): 68.8
> Top-performing well-being survey category: Physical: 3rd best
> Top-performing social determinants category: Food access: the best

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