By Louise Boyle PUBLISHED: 22:49 EST, 12 August 2012 | UPDATED: 09:11 EST, 13 August 2012 When it comes to planning for future happiness, Americans should hedge their bets and head west for Utah. The state has emerged top of the most 'forward-looking' regions in the U.S., after a study found its citizens to be the most satisfied with their quality of life. A Gallup study analyzed where would be the best place to live in America in the coming five years based on 13 factors including clean water, safe places to exercise and how well you are treated by your boss.
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American South - West Virginia, Mississippi and Kentucky - fared the worse
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Residents of Mississippi made fewest trips to the dentist in all the U.S.
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Utah, Minnesota and Colorado were top three 'forward-looking' states
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