# Maine happiness and well-being rankings

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/maine-happiness-and-well-being-rankings
> Updated: 2026-09-20T18:48:15.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

A WalletHub report identified Maine as the lowest-ranking state in the New England region for happiness. While the state performed well in the ‘Work Environment’ category, ranking 10th, and placed 20th in ‘Community and Environment’, it scored significantly lower in ‘Emotional and Physical Well-Being’, where it ranked 42nd. Overall, Maine placed 34th in the national rankings.

## Claims

- WalletHub published an annual report ranking the happiest states in America. (single source)
- Maine ranked 34th in the overall happiness rankings. (single source)
- Maine is the lowest-ranked state in the New England region. (single source)
- Maine ranked 10th in the Work Environment category. (single source)
- Maine ranked 20th in the Community & Environment category. (single source)
- Maine ranked 42nd in the Emotional & Physical Well-Being category. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: Maine ranked lowest in New England happiness report

A WalletHub report ranks Maine as the unhappiest state in New England, placing 34th overall and 42nd in emotional and physical well-being.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maine-ranked-lowest-in-new-england-happiness-report

### 2026-09-14: Maine ranks as third worst state for teachers

Maine ranks as the third worst state for teachers in a new WalletHub report, driven largely by low rankings in salary and career opportunity despite a decent academic work environment.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maine-ranks-as-third-worst-state-for-teachers

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