Happiness is one indicator that can represent the welfare of society. This study aims to find a model of happiness assessment that is more in line with the conditions of local people who are on the border, especially in Papua Sota District. The happiness index used by the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) until 2017 using the 10 essential aspects of life reflects the level of happiness, where the results of 2014 and 2017, the variables of happiness index, HDI, per capita GRDP, and population density increase concurrent index. but viewed 10 aspects assessed by the author not in accordance with the conditions of local communities in Papua. The method used in this study is qualitative with appropriate literature studies. The results of this study indicate that there are other aspects or other indicators more important that reflect the level of happiness of the local community of Papua, especially the border area of Sota District.