The Most Stressed-Out States

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WalletHub just released its annual rankings of the most and least stressed-out states in America.

They look at 40 different factors, like health stats, job security, credit scores, divorce rates, and how many hours people have to work to make a living.

Louisiana is the most stressed-out state again.  But the rest of the rankings have shifted a little from last year.

 

The ten states with the most stress are:

  1. Louisiana
  2. Mississippi
  3. Arkansas
  4. Kentucky
  5. West Virginia
  6. New Mexico
  7. Alabama
  8. Nevada
  9. Alaska
  10. Oklahoma

 

Least stressed states: 

  1. Minnesota
  2. Utah
  3. Massachusetts
  4. North Dakota
  5. South Dakota
  6. Iowa
  7. New Hampshire
  8. Wisconsin
  9. Hawaii
  10. Montana

 

Alaskans have the longest work week . . . people in South Dakota get the most sleep . . . Minnesota is the healthiest state overall . . . Arizona has the best job security . . .

Iowa has the most affordable housing . . . Nevada has the highest divorce rate . . . and Maine has the lowest crime rate per capita.