Provo, Utah is the happiest city in the US, according to a survey of 500,000 Americans. Provo residents reported high satisfaction in areas such as health, job satisfaction, and access to basic necessities. The city is largely religious, with many residents being members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Other happy cities include Honolulu and Holland-Grand Haven, while West Virginia is home to the least happy residents.
The happiest city in the United States is Provo, Utah, according to a survey of 500,000 Americans in 189 metropolitan areas about their attitudes toward the quality of their lives. Provo residents reported the highest overall satisfaction in factors such as emotional and physical health, job satisfaction, access to basic necessities, and how their lives are progressing. Provo is a largely religious area — about 75 percent of residents are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — and is home to Brigham Young University, which is owned by the same church. It is thought that perhaps the residents are satisfied with their lives because they are surrounded by people who share their belief system.
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Honolulu, Hawaii is the emotionally healthiest city, and the Holland-Grand Haven area of Michigan reported to be the healthiest physically.
West Virginia is home to the least happy residents, with two cities in the bottom 10, the most of any state.
Residents of the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles area of California are the most satisfied with their work environments.
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