09/12/2026
Hawaii is the happiest state, living up to its reputation as an island paradise, with residents reporting the highest levels of life satisfaction in the nation and the second-lowest depression rate.
Hawaiians also enjoy great physical health, with around 84% of adults reporting that they are in good or better health, the 12th-best percentage in the nation. Hawaiians also have the longest life expectancy in the U.S., and nearly 72% of adults in the state report being active and productive on a daily basis.
To top things off, positive economic conditions help Hawaiians stay happy. Hawaii has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation, at 2.5%, as well as the third-highest share of households with an annual income above $75,000. This naturally leads to the state having the second-lowest share of adults with financial anxiety.
