To determine the most and least stressed states, WalletHub used 41 metrics to compare states across four dimensions: work-related stress, money-related stress, family-related stress, and health- and safety-related stress. The metrics ranged from average hours worked per week to the share of adults getting adequate sleep. More information about the methodology is available here.
The 10 most stressed states, according to the analysis:
1. Mississippi
2. Louisiana
3. New Mexico
4. West Virginia
5. Nevada
6. Arkansas
7. Alabama
8. Kentucky
9. Texas
10. Oklahoma
The 10 least stressed states, according to the analysis:
1. Minnesota
2. Utah
3. New Hampshire
4. South Dakota
5. Massachusetts
6. Iowa
7. New Jersey
8. Connecticut
9. North Dakota
10. Virginia
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