Utah Ranks First in Smiles

Not sure where to settle? If you enjoy smiling—and seeing others do the same—you may want to opt for Utah. Yes, the Beehive State came out on top in a recent poll conducted by Gallup, Healthways, and America’s Health Insurance Plans. Hawaii and Wyoming were runner-ups with their genuine grins and positive outlook on life. West Virginia, Kentucky, and Mississippi were at the other end of the spectrum, earning the lowest happiness ratings in the nation. The survey, completed by 350,000 Americans, based its ratings on factors such as eating habits, exercise routine, and access to basic necessities. Not satisfied with your state’s score? The survey’s set to be repeated annually for the next quarter-century, so you have plenty of chances to up your smile stats.