NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – If you’re looking to live in the happiest state, you better pack up your things. Hawaii scored the top spot in a WalletHub ranking of 2020’s Happiest States in America. States were evaluated across 32 key metrics including statewide depression rate, divorce rates, positive COVID-19 testing rage, income growth, and more. New Mexico placed 39th but it did rank high in the community and environment category.

Top 10 Happiest states in the U.S.

  1. Hawaii
  2. Utah
  3. Minnesota
  4. New Jersey
  5. Maryland
  6. California
  7. North Dakota
  8. Iowa
  9. Idaho
  10. Connecticut
Source: WalletHub