by: Allison Inserro (AJMC)
Which parts of the country score highest where residents in different communities feel great about their overall well-being, and for the areas that score low, what can they focus on to improve?
The latest report arising out of the Gallup–Sharecare State of American Well-Being series ranked 186 communities based on their Well-Being Index scores for 2016-2017. The index is a metric that measures areas of physical health, financial security, community pride, social connections, and purpose.
Last month, Gallup-Sharecare released a report measuring this well-being metric across states, with 21 seeing a drop in one’s sense of purpose, social connections, community pride, financial security, and physical health. No state saw an improvement. It was the largest drop since the Great Recession.
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