According to a new study by National Geographic, the Naples area of Florida is one of the happiest places in the country.
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island metropolitan area the 11th-happiest U.S. city.
According to the study, locals smile and laugh more often, socialize several hours a day, have access to green spaces and feel that they are making purposeful progress toward achieving life goals in happier cities across the country.
The study tracked factors that are statistically associated with doing well and feeling well, including:
- Feeling secure
- Taking vacations
- Having enough money to cover basic needs
National Geographic pointed out that the area around Naples is one of the wealthiest in the country and says that, with its tropical climate and Gulf Coast beaches, its draw is no mystery.
The study finds that the number-one happiest U.S. city is Boulder, Colorado.