Hawaii has been named the top state for both physical and mental health in 2024, according to data compiled from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute in Madison.
The ranking looked at factors including median household income, frequent mental distress, poor mental health days, access to exercise opportunities, physical inactivity rate, life expectancy and population, according to a Jan. 17 press release sent to Becker's.
Hawaii has the highest life expectancy among all states, reaching 82.3 years. It also excels in mental well-being, with residents experiencing an average of 3.6 days of poor mental health per month. Only 11% of the population reports more than 14 days of poor mental health in a given month.
The 10 best states for mental and physical well-being:
1. Hawaii
2. Massachusetts
3. New Jersey
4. California
5. Colorado
6. Washington
7. Connecticut
8. Maryland
9. Minnesota
10. Utah