The Happiest States in America

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25. Arizona
> Community Well-Being Index Score (out of 100): 58.8
> Top-performing well-being survey category: Purpose: 12th best
> Top-performing social determinants category: Food access: 14th best

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24. Wisconsin
> Community Well-Being Index Score (out of 100): 58.9
> Top-performing well-being survey category: Community: 11th best
> Top-performing social determinants category: Economic security: 10th best

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23. Vermont
> Community Well-Being Index Score (out of 100): 59.2
> Top-performing well-being survey category: Community: 23rd worst
> Top-performing social determinants category: Resource access: 2nd best

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22. Delaware
> Community Well-Being Index Score (out of 100): 60.0
> Top-performing well-being survey category: Tied — purpose, social, financial, community: 13th best
> Top-performing social determinants category: Tied — healthcare access: 15th best

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21. New Hampshire
> Community Well-Being Index Score (out of 100): 60.1
> Top-performing well-being survey category: Community: 3rd best
> Top-performing social determinants category: Economic security: 4th best

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