Survey ranks Hickory area among worst in the nation for well-being

HICKORY, N.C. — When it comes to residents' well-being, a new survey ranked the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton area nearly the worst in the country.

The area ranked 188 out of 190 communities across the nation on the Gallup Healthways Well-being Index.

The report ranks communities based on purpose, social, financial, community and physical well-being.

The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia area was ranked 61.

The Naples, Florida area was ranked number one.

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