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New study ranks Cleveland next-to-last in list of 2021's 'Happiest Cities in America'

According to WalletHub, only Detroit ranked lower than Cleveland in a survey involving the 182 largest cities in America.

CLEVELAND — While many positive signs are emerging in the battle against COVID-19, a new study shows our area has had a difficult time coping with the challenges of the pandemic. 

On Monday, WalletHub released its report on 2021’s Happiest Cities in America, comparing more than 180 of the largest cities in the U.S. across 31 key indicators of happiness. The data set ranges from depression rate, to income-growth rate, to average leisure time spent per day. 

Of the 182 cities surveyed, Cleveland was found to rank No. 181 on the list of the happiest cities in America. Only Detroit finished lower in the survey. 

A closer examination of the numbers shows how Cleveland ranked in several key categories:

  • No. 175 in Emotional & Physical Well-Being
  • No. 181 in Community & Environment
  • No. 181 in Lowest Adequate Sleep Rate
  • No. 182 in Highest Divorce & Separation Rate

Here were the Top 10 Happiest Cities in America

  1. Fremont, CA
  2. Bismarck, ND
  3. Fargo, ND
  4. Madison, WI
  5. San Jose, CA
  6. South Burlington, VT
  7. Lincoln, NE
  8. Columbia, MD
  9. Cedar Rapids, IA
  10. Santa Rosa, CA

Here is how the rest of Ohio's cities ranked:

  • Columbus - No. 110
  • Cincinnati - No. 149
  • Akron - No. 154
  • Toledo - No. 178

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