The Happiest States in America

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45. New Mexico
> Community Well-Being Index Score (out of 100): 51.9
> Top-performing well-being survey category: Purpose: 14th worst
> Top-performing social determinants category: Resource access: 17th best

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44. Louisiana
> Community Well-Being Index Score (out of 100): 52.1
> Top-performing well-being survey category: Physical: 4th worst
> Top-performing social determinants category: Healthcare access: 9th best

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43. Oklahoma
> Community Well-Being Index Score (out of 100): 52.2
> Top-performing well-being survey category: Social: 14th worst
> Top-performing social determinants category: Resource access: 25th best

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42. Tennessee
> Community Well-Being Index Score (out of 100): 53.3
> Top-performing well-being survey category: Tied — social community: 10th worst
> Top-performing social determinants category: Tied — healthcare access: 19th best

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41. Indiana
> Community Well-Being Index Score (out of 100): 53.6
> Top-performing well-being survey category: Physical: 15th worst
> Top-performing social determinants category: Resource access: 18th best

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