It’s no secret that Americans are dealing with a lot of stress these days, from their finances to their love lives. According to the American Psychological Association, the biggest stressors for people nationwide last year were the economy, work, and the future of the nation. But it turns out, where you live may play a big role in how stressed out you truly are.
- WalletHub set out to determine which states residents' are the most stressed out, comparing each state on 40 key indicators of stress in the areas of work, money, family, and health & safety.
- States were rated on factors including the average hours worked per week, the personal bankruptcy rate, and the share of adults getting adequate sleep.
- This year’s Most Stressed State is Louisiana, which is number one for work-related stress, and number two for health and safety-related stress.
- Mississippi, ninth overall, is first for money-related stress, while New Mexico, third overall, is number one for family-related stress.
- As for the least stressed state, this year that honor goes to South Dakota.
The Top 10 Most Stressed States
(Click here to see where your state lands on the list)
- Louisiana
- Kentucky
- New Mexico
- West Virginia
- Arkansas
- Nevada
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Mississippi
- Alabama
The 10 Least Stressed States
- South Dakota
- Utah
- Minnesota
- New Hampshire
- Vermont
- Idaho
- North Dakota
- Connecticut
- Massachusetts
- Iowa
Source: WalletHub