No. 5 North Dakota

Overall Score: 63.06, out of a possible score of 100

Rankings Among States:

Purpose: 5; Social: 7; Financial: 1; Community: 16; Physical: 29

North Dakota has been up and down over the years in the annual Well-Being Index ranking. It is generally a high well-being state, but one that has seemed unusually beholden to the local energy economy. In 2013, it was the highest well-being state in the U.S.

The Roughrider State has the highest percentage of residents in the U.S. who report experiencing "enjoyment" on any given day, indicating a positive daily demeanor. North Dakota has the second lowest depression rate in the U.S., signifying good mental health in this state.

Residents of North Dakota report the highest level of "having enough money to do everything you need to do" in the nation, indicating good wealth management and living within their means.

No. 4 Minnesota

Overall Score: 63.12, out of a possible score of 100

Rankings Among States:

Purpose: 23; Social: 15; Financial: 3; Community: 7; Physical: 8

Minnesota has been among the highest 10 well-being states every year but one over the 10-year history of the Well-Being Index. Its biggest strengths among elements are financial, physical, and community well-being, ranking among the highest eight states in the nation in each element.

Residents of the North Star State report the second highest level of "having enough money to do everything you need to do" in the nation, indicating good wealth management and living within their means.

Minnesotans have the fourth best dentistry habits in the U.S., reducing the chances of many poor physical health outcomes and enhancing general evaluations of their lives.

No.  3 Hawaii

Overall Score: 63.39, out of a possible score of 100

Rankings Among States:

Purpose: 3; Social: 3; Financial: 10; Community: 4; Physical: 9

Hawaii — along with Colorado — are the only two states that have made the list of the 10 highest well-being states each year since 2008. It is a top 10 state in all five elements of well-being and is among the highest four states for social, purpose, and community well-being.

The Aloha State has the fourth lowest percentage of residents who have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, an important chronic condition that is closely associated with obesity. Hawaii has the third lowest depression rate in the U.S., signifying good mental health in this state.

Residents of Hawaii have the second highest reported level of liking what they do each day, indicating good natural right fit in their careers and lives.

No. 2 Vermont

Overall Score: 64.09, out of a possible score of 100

Rankings Among States:

Purpose: 30; Social: 2; Financial: 4; Community: 1; Physical: 1

Vermont, which had the sixth highest well-being score in 2016, rose to its highest rank over the 10-year history of the Well-Being Index. The Green Mountain State tops the national in physical and community well-being and is in the top four in financial and social well-being.

Vermont has the lowest percentage of residents in the U.S. that fail to feel "active and productive every day."

Residents of Vermont have second the highest percentage of residents in the U.S. who report experiencing "enjoyment" on any given day, indicating a positive daily demeanor.

No. 1 South Dakota

Overall Score: 64.10, out of a possible score of 100

Rankings Among States:

Purpose: 1; Social: 29; Financial: 2; Community 3; Physical: 7

South Dakota is no stranger to high well-being. It had the second highest Well-Being Index score in the U.S. in 2013 and has been among the six highest well-being states every year since. South Dakota tops the nation in purpose well-being and is in the top three in community and financial well-being.

The Mount Rushmore State has the lowest depression rate in the U.S., signifying good mental health in that state. South Dakota has the lowest percentage of residents in the U.S. that fail to feel "active and productive every day."

South Dakota has the second highest level of pride in the community among all U.S. states, signifying a strong emotional attachment to the area where people live. Residents of South Dakota have the highest reported level of liking what they do each day, indicating good natural right fit in their careers and lives.

Read on for the five lowest well-being states:

No. 46 Oklahoma

Overall Score: 59.66, out of a possible score of 100

Rankings Among States:

Purpose: 18; Social: 48; Financial: 47; Community: 38; Physical: 47

Oklahoma had the fifth lowest Well-Being Index score in the U.S. in 2017. The Sooner State was among the lowest five in physical, financial, and social well-being.

Oklahoma residents report by far the highest level of clinical diagnosis of depression in the U.S., indicating high levels of fatigue, sleeplessness and inability to concentrate.

Oklahoma residents reported the sixth lowest level of pride in their respective communities in 2017, indicating a low emotional attachment to the area where they live.

No. 47 Mississippi

Overall Score: 59.59, out of a possible score of 100

Rankings Among States:

Purpose: 24; Social: 39; Financial: 50; Community: 40; Physical: 46

Mississippi is frequently found among the lowest states in the U.S. in well-being. In 2017, had the lowest financial well-being in the nation and was 46^th in physical well-being.

Residents of the Magnolia State carry the second highest level of high blood pressure in the nation, indicating a combination of high obesity coupled with poor eating and exercise habits.

Mississippi residents report the least agreement nationally that they have enough money to do everything they want to do, a sign of poor money management. Mississippians are the least likely to report liking what they do each day in the U.S., and indication of poor natural right fit in their careers.

Mississippi had the lowest dentistry rate in the U.S. in 2017, a predictor of periodontal disease and related to many other physical health ailments.

No. 48 Arkansas

Overall Score: 59.36, out of a possible score of 100

Rankings Among States:

Purpose: 46; Social: 49; Financial: 46; Community: 31; Physical: 49

Arkansas had the third lowest Well-Being Index score in the U.S. in 2017. It was among the lowest five states in physical, social, purpose, and financial well-being.

Residents of the Natural State report the least agreement nationally that they have enough money to do everything they want to do, a sign of poor money management. Arkansans are the sixth least likely to report liking what they do each day in the U.S., and indication of poor natural right fit in their careers.

Arkansas had the second lowest dentistry rate in the U.S. in 2017, a predictor of periodontal disease and related to many other physical health ailments.

No. 49 Louisiana

Overall Score: 58.93, out of a possible score of 100

Rankings Among States:

Purpose: 27; Social: 42; Financial: 49; Community: 50; Physical: 45

Louisiana had the second lowest Well-Being Index score in the U.S. in 2017, its lowest rank over 10 years of measurement. It's among the lowest six states in physical, financial, and community.

Residents of the Pelican State reported the lowest level of experiencing enjoyment on any given day, indicating low levels of positive daily emotional experiences. Louisiana has the second highest percentage of residents reporting that they are not active and productive daily, signifying low performance at work.

Louisiana residents reported the lowest level of pride in their respective communities in 2017, indicating a low emotional attachment to the area where they live. Louisiana residents report the least agreement nationally that they have enough money to do everything they want to do, a sign of poor money management.

No. 50 West Virginia

Overall Score: 58.80, out of a possible score of 100

Rankings Among States:

Purpose: 40; Social: 37; Financial: 48; Community: 45; Physical: 50

West Virginia has had the lowest Well-Being Index score in the U.S. for nine straight years. It's among the lowest six states in physical, financial, and community well-being.

Residents of the Mountain State reported the lowest level of experiencing enjoyment on any given day, indicating low levels of positive daily emotional experiences. West Virginia has the second highest percentage of residents reporting that they are not active and productive daily, signifying low performance at work.

West Virginia residents carry the highest level of high blood pressure in the nation, indicating a combination of high obesity coupled with poor eating and exercise habits. Residents there report by far the highest level of clinical diagnosis of depression in the U.S., indicating high levels of fatigue, sleeplessness, and inability to concentrate.