A career expert site called Zippia has analyzed more than 182 places in our great state
and believes they have come up with the ten happiest ones
They used data from the 2010-2014 American Community Survey
and set a minimum population of their 182 places as having 2,000 people
especially to this Seattleite who is very happy (most of the time)
I knew us city folk were out of the running as soon as I saw the fourth bullet above (low cost of living)
Here are the 10 Happiest Places (according to Zippia):
America's towns and cities all have their own unique personalities
The INSIDER Data team used statistics from the US Census Bureau to determine the most lengthy location names in the US
From a town in Maine called Mooselookmeguntic to a Virginia community named King and Queen Court House
Keep reading to discover 20 of the longest location names in America
Bonadelle Ranchos-Madera Ranchos has 30 letters
making it the longest name of places with spaces and hyphens
This California census-designated place also has 30 letters. The area is known for its geothermal mineral hot springs
Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz has the longest name of census-designated places in Texas
The area is close to beaches on the Gulf of Mexico
a freshwater lake between Michigan and Canada
Clarkston Heights-Vineland is a census-designated place in Washington that sits on the Snake River and the state's border with Idaho
Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, a census-designated place in Maryland, is close to some of the state's most beautiful nature spots, such as South Mountain State Park
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque is a village outside the city of Albuquerque
Helena Valley West Central is a census-designated place in Montana outside of the state capital, Helena, which was a gold rush destination in the 19th century
Fontana-on-Geneva Lake is a village in Wisconsin that
has beautiful waterfront views of Geneva Lake
according to the Virginia newspaper Tidewater Review
With 20 letters and three separate words, it's hard to believe Washington Court House is just the namesake of one place
The city is outside Cincinnati in southern Ohio
which has been an iconic destination since 1778
The city was formed in 1986, when the cities of Graymoor and Devondale were combined, according to the Graymoor-Devondale website
Louisville is the closest metropolitan area to Graymoor-Devondale
Chattahoochee Hills is a rural city outside of Atlanta
Helena-West Helena is a city close to Arkansas' border with Mississippi. According to the Phillips County website, Helena-West Helena is the largest city in the county
The nearby town of Helena has historical roots that date back to the Civil War
Mooselookmeguntic has 17 letters and five syllables
making it the longest town or city name (without hyphens or spaces) in the US
Kleinfeltersville is tied with Mooselookmeguntic
unhyphenated census-designated place name in the US
Cost of living is a big part of deciding where to live
and housing affordability is one of the major factors driving how expensive different places are.
Using the newly released data from the Census Bureau's 2015-2019 American Community Survey
we found the small town in each state with the highest share of households paying affordable housing costs
The American Community Survey includes data for three types of households — homeowners with a mortgage
we took the average of the shares of each of those household types paying less than 30% on housing
weighted by the number of each type of household in each town
Here's the most affordable small town in every state
based on the share of households paying less than 30% of their income on housing
Population estimates noted for some of the places are also from the most recent five-year American Community Survey
Moores Mill is part of Madison County and Huntsville
According to the 2019 five-year American Community Survey
86.9% of homes are owner-occupied in this town and have a median value of $175,200.
This small town with a population a little over 5,000 is about 40 miles away from Little Rock. According to Best Places
estimated at 25.8% lower than the US average
This census-designated place with over 5,700 people is a small town in central California. The CDP is located in Merced County, and Niche ranks Hilmar High School the second best public high school in the county
64.6% of homes are owner-occupied and have a median value of $284,300.
The town is within the southern part of Hartford County, Connecticut and has nearly 8,000 people. According to Niche
this small town has a relatively good cost of living and is a good place for families
contributing to its overall ranking on the site
Niche ranked it the 25th best suburb in the county
but Waihee-Waiehu also offers a golf course
This small city has a population of over 5,200
It is located close to the state's border with Oregon
perfect for people who want to live a short distance away from the adjacent state
71.6% of homes are owner-occupied where these homes have a median home value of $154,400
Washington was founded in 1825 when a man named William Holland Sr
His family were the only residents there for a year and the population has since grown to over 16,500 residents
previously known as Blue Bunny Ice Cream Parlor
Le Mars was given this title in 1994 after producing the most ice cream
The family-owned Wells Enterprises located in this city makes Blue Bunny ice cream
Located in northern Kentucky within Boone County
Hebron has nearly 6,500 residents and the majority or homes are owner-occupied
These homes have a median value of $159,200 per the 2019 five-year American Community Survey
This census-designated place is close to the border of Kentucky and Ohio
It is only a short drive away from Cincinnati
This CDP has over 5,300 residents and is located in the southern part of the state
With areas like the Mississippi River nearby
this place is great for people who want to be a short drive away from rivers and lakes
the majority of homes are owner-occupied at 93.0%
These homes have a median value of $166,300
It is about an hour drive away from Baton Rouge
This CDP in southern Maine is located within Cumberland County. The town of Gorham includes the Gorham campus of the University of Southern Maine and Baxter House Museum. According to the Baxter Memorial Library
who served as Portland mayor for six years
was born in the house and gave over the house to be turned into a museum when he was older
The town is also great for people who enjoy nearby water with Sebago Lake
Poolesville was named after two brothers
its official name was left as "The Commissioners of Poolesville" due to a clerical error
it is highly ranked in the state for families and has good public schools
who was the owner of a popular tavern that served local lumberjacks in the mid 1800s.
The city's website calls itself the "city of lakes and parks." There are several lakes within Victoria and nearby
making it a great place for people who enjoy being by water
it is the eighth best place to buy a house in the state
It is situated between the Elko Hills to the northwest
and the Ruby Mountains to the southeast.
This CDP is home to 5,800 residents and is located within Merrimack County. It is about 3 miles away from Manchester, great for people who want to live in a small town but still be close to the state's largest city. According to Niche
South Hooksett is the 18th best suburb for public schools in the state and the 14th best to buy a home
per the 2019 five-year American Community Survey
It is by the Delaware River and Philadelphia
great for people who want to live in a small town but also less than an hour drive away from the city
The town is also a short driving distance away from fun activities like Sesame Place in Langhorne
or Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township
Big Flats is in western New York
and is only a short drive away from New York's Finger Lakes
This city with a population of around 7,300 is named after the lake that borders it. Devils Lake is great for people who like to be surrounded by water and enjoy outdoor activities, especially fishing. According to Devils Lake's website
including in the winter where people can try ice fishing
Delhi Hills is just outside of Cincinnati
Delhi Hills' main attraction is Delhi Pike
a popular strip of highway lined with fast food eateries and stores
The first person born in Tuttle
a local rancher who was one of the town's founders
It maintained a low population for decades
until more residents settled there and brought the population up to its current number around 7,200
This borough in Luzerne County is by the Susquehanna River and is around 20 miles away from Scranton. Around the area, there are plenty of parks and trails to visit, like the Pocono Whitewater for kayaking nearby
80.4% of housing units are owner-occupied and these units have a median value of $125,500.
Cumberland Hill is a suburb of Providence, Rhode Island's capital. The town is a residential community mostly made up of families. The public schools are highly rated, according to Niche
Located in the westernmost part of South Carolina in Anderson County, According to Niche
Powdersville is the 12th best place to buy a house in the state
75.4% of housing units are owner-occupied and these units have a median value of $188,300
Harrisburg
is an active community with several attractions
Good Earth State park has two miles of trails for anyone looking to enjoy the outdoors
most families have lived in the town for generations
Located about 30 miles away from Salt Lake City
West Point is a rural small town with over 10,600 residents
It is a few miles away from Hill Air Force Base and close to Farmington Bay
Montpelier
is the least populous state capital in the United States
Its small population doesn't prevent it from having a capital city's personality
with its stately buildings and lively downtown
This census-designated place within Fairfax County is highly ranked for its schools, housing, and families on Niche
93.0% of homes are owner-occupied and have a median value of $633,600
This census-designated place in Washington with around 6,300 residents is also close to Oregon and Idaho
most homes in the CDP were built in the 1970s followed by the 1990s
The majority of homes are owner-occupied at 92.6%
This village is located next to Green Bay, great for people who enjoy scenic views by the water. The small town has different trails and parks to visit where people can enjoy the open land and nature
Green River is great for people who want to live surrounded by nature. People can visit the river that shares the city's name and enjoy fishing or the scenic views
most homes in Green River are owner-occupied at 77.2% and have a value of $213,800