You’ve probably seen this by now: According to a recently released report, Sault Ste. Marie is one of Canada’s least happy communities.
The Sault placed 97th out of 100 on the so-called “happiness index,” ahead of only Windsor, North Bay and London, Ont.
The report — which analyzed 30 “happiness-related metrics,” including median after-tax income, commute times, housing values, air quality, poverty rates and even rainfall levels — was put together by Point2Homes, a real-estate listing portal.
The conclusion? The Sault's happiness index is a measly 39.01 out of a possible 100 — and we ranked dead last when it comes to health and wellness, and 98th in location and demographics.
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