State of the States Most and least stressed states in 2019 Common stressors are highest on average in Louisiana and Mississippi and lowest in Minnesota and Utah, a Wallethub analysis finds. https://wallethub.com/edu/most-stressful-states/32218/ April 2, 2019Tuesday The DO Staff Contact The DO Staff Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Louisiana is the most stressed state in the nation for the second year in a row, according to a new report by personal finance website WalletHub. On average, adults living in Louisiana work longer hours and are in worse health compared to those in most other states, reported WalletHub, which examined 40 key indicators of stress in all 50 states. They ranked states on data ranging from average hours worked per week to job security, credit scores, health and the share of adults getting enough shut-eye. Minnesota is the country’s least-stressed state, according to WalletHub, which noted that residents of the Land of 10,000 Lakes are among the healthiest in the country. Main findings The majority of the most stressed states in the report were in the Southeast region with Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Kentucky and West Virginia rounding out the top 5 while Minnesota, Utah, Massachusetts, North Dakota and South Dakota filled out the top 5 least stressed states. Residents of Alaska, North Dakota and Wyoming put in the most hours at work each week, while those living in Utah, Rhode Island and Oregon worked the least, according to the report. The drowsiest denizens of the U.S. live in Hawaii, West Virginia and Kentucky, where residents get the fewest hours of sleep per night, while those in South Dakota, Colorado and Montana get the most sleep. Another finding: Hawaii, California and New York offer the least affordable housing options (no surprises there!) while Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas will give you the most bang for your real estate buck. Top 10 most-stressed states Louisiana Mississippi Arkansas Kentucky West Virginia New Mexico Alabama Nevada Alaska Oklahoma Top 10 least-stressed states Minnesota Utah Massachusetts North Dakota South Dakota Iowa New Hampshire Wisconsin Hawaii Montana For the full report and to learn more about the methodology, visit WalletHub. Further reading Best and worst states for doctors in 2019: See where your state landed More in Lifestyle DO dermatologist Dr. Will is a cast member on NBC’s ‘Deal or No Deal Island’ As a TV veteran who has appeared on dozens of shows previously, Will Kirby, DO, brings a wealth of experience to the reality competition series. The best podcasts for DOs and osteopathic medical students to explore in 2025 The new year is a great time to pick up a new podcast. Stephanie Lee, DO, MS, recommends podcasts for every interest, including medicine, education, comedy and spirituality. Previous articleDo no harm: CBD should be used with caution in kids Next articleThe 10 U.S. cities with the highest- and lowest-paid doctors in 2018
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