States of well-being

Mississippi is the 6th happiest state in the Union, saith happiness science. Indeed, 6 of the happiest 10 are in the South:

1. Louisiana*
2. Hawaii
3. Florida
4. Tennessee
5. Arizona
6. Mississippi*
7. Montana
8. South Carolina
9. Alabama
10. Maine

Where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise.

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*Pre-Katrina data, n.b.