You may not believe what nearby city just got ranked as the nation's "Most Contented City."
According to a recent study, the U.S. city where residents are most contented is Lincoln, Nebraska.
So much so that they beat out Honolulu, Hawai'i, if you can believe that.
Here's their stats:
1. Lincoln, Neb.
Well-being index score: 72.8
Obesity: 25.8%
Median household income: $49,315
Adult population with high school diploma or higher: 93.7%
Lincoln is the top ranked metro area in the nation on Gallup’s well-being index. As of January, 4.2% of all workers in the area were unemployed, less than all but three other metropolitan areas. Residents were also the most likely Americans nationwide to enjoy their work environment. More than 94% of survey respondents were satisfied with their job and work, almost 68% felt treated like a partner at work and nearly 86% felt they worked in a trusting environment — all among the highest figures in the country. Nearly 76% of those surveyed believe the city is becoming a better place, the fourth highest rate in the nation.
If you'll remember, back in 2008 they were ranked the nation's healthiest city:
lincoln rated healthiest city in the nation
Then they also got this more recent ranking: Lincoln, Neb., Bests All Cities in Wellbeing in 2012.
They must be doing something right.
We should have Mayor Sly and the City Council go up the road a piece and check it out.
It wouldn't be that expensive a trip and who knows? Maybe they'd learn something. Maybe they'd bring something back they and we could all do.
Hey, we can hope, can't we?
Final, side note: In spite of what some people might think, in their ranking of the most miserable cities, Kansas City wasn't on that list, either.
Read more: America’s Most Content (and Miserable) Cities - 24/7 Wall St. http://247wallst.com/2013/03/26/americas-most-content-and-miserable-cities/#ixzz2PYPGrQpm