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 South Carolina rank?
Number 34
As it turns out, the Palmetto State is among the least stressed out states in the country. While South Carolina may have bigger worries about money or issues surrounding health and safety, it ranked near the bottom of the list for work and family-related stress.
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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