New Jersey Appears To Be A Happier State Than You Thought?

New Jersey often scores near the bottom in public opinion surveys.

The politics is often rough and tumble. New Jersey is also the most densely populated state in America. Is New Jersey a happy state?

How Happy Is The Garden State?

According to a recent WalletHub.com survey, New Jersey is the 4th “Happiest” State in America.

This is one of the highest rankings that I have ever seen in a walletHub.com survey for the state of New Jersey.

The Results For Happiness In New Jersey

Scoring Criteria in New Jersey 1=Happiest; 25=Average.

Here is the breakdown of New Jersey’s “Happiness” scorecard:

• Overall Rank: 4th
• 1st regarding percentage of Depressed Adults
• 1st - Suicide Rate
• 13th - Number of Work Hours
• 3rd - Volunteer Rate
• 2nd - Separation & Divorce Rate
• 17th - Safety
• 13th - Share of Adults Feeling Active & Productive

America — Happiness

According to this WalletHub.com survey, only 44 percent of Americans are “very satisfied” with the way their personal life is heading.

The Criteria

WalletHub.com survey all 50 states; using 30 key indicators of happiness … from the rate of depression rate … also, the number of adults who feel productive m, along with income growth and the overall unemployment rate.

SOURCE: WalletHub.com