State by state Most and least stressed states in 2024, according to WalletHub In 2024, Louisiana, Mississippi and Nevada are the most-stressed states, while Minnesota, South Dakota and Utah are the least-stressed states, according to WalletHub’s recently released list of the most- and least-stressed U.S. states. June 21, 2024FridayJune 2024 issue The DO Staff Contact The DO Staff Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Topics Best and worst statesstressstressed-out cities Louisiana is the most-stressed state in the nation in 2024, according to a new report by personal finance website WalletHub. WalletHub compared the 50 states across 40 key indicators of stress. Louisiana residents are dealing with one of the highest violent and property crime rates per capita, leaving many residents feeling unsafe. The state also has the third-highest separation and divorce rate in the U.S., along with the second-highest poverty rate, which contribute to financial and family stress. At the other end of the spectrum, Minnesota is the country’s least-stressed state, according to WalletHub, which noted that its residents overall enjoy ample shuteye, good health and high credit scores. Report highlights The report noted that in general, Americans were most stressed about money, the economy and health issues, according to the American Psychological Association. As work is intricately connected to one’s finances, below are a few details about various aspects of working and health from the report. Related Alaska, Texas and Wyoming residents report working the most hours per week, whereas those living in Utah, Vermont and Rhode Island work the least. West Virginia, Hawaii and Alabama residents report getting the least sleep, while people living in Colorado, Minnesota and Vermont say they get the most hours of sleep per night. Job security is reportedly best in Michigan, Nevada and Oklahoma, and shakiest in Mississippi, Connecticut and Kentucky. Mississippi, West Virginia and Arkansas have the most adults in poor/fair health, while Hawaii, Massachusetts and Vermont have the fewest. The most and least stressed states in 2024 (1 = most stressed) 1. Louisiana2. Mississippi3. Nevada4. New Mexico5. Arkansas6. West Virginia7. Alabama8. Kentucky9. Oklahoma10. Texas11. Tennessee12. New York13. Oregon14. Alaska15. Georgia16. California17. Ohio18. Arizona19. Colorado20. Maine21. North Carolina22. Indiana23. Wyoming24. Florida25. Illinois26. Missouri27. Michigan28. Rhode Island29. Washington30. Montana31. Connecticut32. Maryland33. Pennsylvania34. Virginia35. Kansas36. Massachusetts37. South Carolina38. Wisconsin39. New Jersey40. Vermont41. Hawaii42. Nebraska43. Delaware44. North Dakota45. Idaho46. Iowa47. New Hampshire48. Utah49. South Dakota50. Minnesota For the full report and to learn more about the methodology, visit WalletHub. Related reading: Most and least stressed states in 2021 What physicians got paid in 2023 More in Lifestyle A quarter of medical students rarely see their friends, report finds Although sustaining friendships can be a challenge for anyone, medical students, especially first-years, are having a hard time fitting these relationships into their packed schedules. How mindfulness has impacted me in both life and medicine Stephanie Lee, DO, writes about her experience with mindfulness, its many benefits and how others can incorporate mindfulness into their lives. Previous articlePioneers and progress: Celebrating 150 years of osteopathic medicine Next articleRegistration for OMED 2024 is now open
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