Report: Utah ranked among America's worst states to live in

What they're saying: "The Beehive State gets its nickname from the industriousness of its workers. But the state doesn't do much to make their lives easier," per the report.

• The report highlighted the state's low crime rates as one of its strengths.

Zoom out: Other states that earned low quality of life scores include: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma,Texas and Tennessee.

• In contrast, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Dakota, Vermont and Virginia offered an "exemplary quality of life."

Between the lines: The analysis was part of CNBC's "America's Top States for Business" annual rankings, where Utah came in at No. 16.

• Quality of life is one of the 10 categories that influence the rankings, making up 11.6% of a state's overall score this year.

• A higher emphasis was placed on quality of life this year, per CNBC.

Flashback: Utah was named the top state in the nation last year by U.S. News & World for the third year in a row, ranking highly for its fiscal stability, economy and education.

💭 Kim's thought bubble: A humbling experience can often spark reflection.

• Plus, we don't need more people to move here.