Florida in Top Ten Most Miserable States
Noticed on internet today that Florida is in Top Ten Most Miserable States to live in.
9. Florida
> Well-being index score: 64.9
> Life expectancy: 79.7 (12th highest)
> Obesity: 26.6% (23rd lowest)
> Median household income: $44,409 (15th lowest)
> Adult population with high school diploma or higher: 85.5% (17th lowest)
Florida’s state of well-being dropped significantly from last year, moving the state’s rank from 12th worst to ninth worst. The state had among the lowest scores in the well-being category that measures the work environment. Many Floridians do not have any work, as the state has the sixth-highest unemployment rate — currently 9.9%. State residents also are relatively unhealthy in many aspects when compared to other states. Florida has the eighth-highest rates of both heart disease and diabetes. The state also has one of the highest rates of violent crime in the U.S.
Read more: America’s Most Miserable States - 24/7 Wall St. America’s Most Miserable States - 24/7 Wall St.
I'm glad they didn't discuss the Bubble of The Villages! Perhaps people will go elsewhere to retire. Just kidding folks!
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Connie
From Liberty, MO
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