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South Dakota is One of the Happiest States in America

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In a recent study, it was determined that South Dakota is one of the overall happiest states in the nation. Gallup-Healthways put out a well-being index report, which ranked South Dakota as the No. 3 state in the nation.

Inside the Gallup-Healthways well-being index report they discuss five categories, which determined the overall happiness and health of each state. The categories are purpose, social, financial, community and physical. For more information on the study and these five categories, click here.

Here are the ten ‘most well-being’ states in the nation.

1. Alaska

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2. Hawaii

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3. South Dakota

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4. Wyoming

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5. Montana

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6. Colorado

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7. Nebraska

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8. Utah

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9. New Mexico

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10. Texas

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Do you agree with this list?

Nate Wek is currently the sports content producer and sports and rec beat reporter for South Dakota Public Broadcasting. He is a graduate of South Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism Broadcasting and a minor in Leadership. From 2010-2013 Nate was the Director of Gameday Media for the Sioux Falls Storm (Indoor Football League) football team. He also spent 2012 and 2013 as the News and Sports Director of KSDJ Radio in Brookings, SD. Nate, his wife Sarah, and three sons, Braxan, Jordy, and Anders live in Canton, SD.