Every U.S. State Ranked Most to Least Happy

Texas ranks lower than expected because of high stress levels, uneven healthcare access, and wide income inequality. Survey data shows strong satisfaction among high earners alongside elevated distress in low-wage and uninsured populations.

Life in Texas is defined by contrast. Economic opportunity and cultural pride coexist with long work hours, weak safety nets, and rising housing costs, creating uneven happiness depending heavily on income and location.