A new study found the happiest states in the U.S.

All 50 states were ranked based on 31 different metrics, and the pandemic was factored in.  It included stuff like:  COVID-19 rates and restrictions, overall health, career satisfaction, life expectancy, unemployment, depression, and weather.

The 5 happiest states in the U.S. are:  Utah, Minnesota, Hawaii, California, and North Dakota

The 5 least happy are:  West Virginia, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma