The Ten most Miserable States in the U.S.

Gallup-Healthways 2014 Wellbeing Index

Index relates to the health-related habits of residents in each respective state. Factors measured include smoking habits, obesity, vaccinations, sleep deprivation, unemployment, and mental instability.

10.) Missouri (15.9% poverty rate, 6.5% unemployment rate, 30.4% obesity rate)

9.) Michigan (17% poverty rate, 8.8% unemployment rate, 31.5% obesity rate)

8.) Arkansas (19.7% poverty rate, 7.5% unemployment rate, 34.6% obesity rate)

7.) Tennessee (17.8% poverty rate, 8.2% unemployment rate, 33.7% obesity rate)

6.) Alabama (18.7% poverty rate, 6.5% unemployment rate, 32.4% obesity rate)

5.) Mississippi (24.0% poverty rate, 8.6% unemployment rate, 35.1% obesity rate)

4.) Ohio (16% poverty rate, 7.4% unemployment rate, 30.4% obesity rate)

3.) Indiana (15.9% poverty rate, 7.5% unemployment rate, 31.8% obesity rate)

2.) Kentucky (18.8% poverty rate, 8.3% unemployment rate, 33.2% obesity rate)

1.) West Virginia (18.5% poverty rate, 6.5% unemployment rate, 35.1% obesity rate)

Did you state make the top or bottom ten? What can we all do to make our states a little nicer? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!