The 20 Happiest States of 2017

The 20 Happiest States of 2017

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3. South Dakota

Well-Being Index: 63.7
The Mount Rushmore state moved up three spots in this year’s ranking, coming in No. 2 for sense of community, No. 3 for financial security and No. 8 for sense of purpose. 

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