In an average year, most people deal with a normal amount of stress, whether it's money-related, job security, or even family issues. Living through a pandemic, however, adds a whole new level of worry that the majority of Americans don't know how to manage.
A new study by WalletHub compared each state in the U.S. to determine which are the most stressed in 2021. But where did Louisiana rank?
Number 2
The Pelican State ranked near the very top of the list, with high stress reported around money, family, and health and safety issues. Louisiana ranked high in nearly every category, from highest crime rate and divorce rate to lowest credit score and fewest psychologists per capita.It was also tied for one of the states with the most average hours worked per week.
So where do the other states rank? Here are the top 10 most stressed states in America:
- Nevada
- Louisiana
- New Mexico
- West Virginia
- Mississippi
- Oklahoma
- Tennessee
- California
- Kentucky
- Texas
To determine the list, WalletHub compared each state using four factors. These factors were then evaluated using 41 relevant metrics, including average hours worked per week, average commute time, job security, unemployment rate, median income, parental stress, separation and divorce rate, mental health, and more.
Check out the full list of states here.
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