The 10 most stressed states in America

If you’re feeling overwhelmed and upset about the responsibilities that fill your daily life, you’re not alone.

In fact, half of all Americans report dealing with frequent daily stress — and that number jumps to 55% of men and 69% of women between the ages of 18 and 49, according to Gallup. And while stress can affect everyone, there are some communities where far more of the population struggles than others.

“There are plenty of small ways for people to manage stress,” said Cassandra Happe, an analyst at the consumer finance website WalletHub, in a statement. “What many people don’t realize, though, is that changing location can be a big stress reducer. For example, states that have lower crime rates, better health care and better economies tend to have much less stressed residents.”

A WalletHub analysis ranked all 50 states based on residents’ stress levels in four categories: work-related stress, money-related stress, family-related stress, and health and safety-related stress. Those scores were based on the states’ performances across 40 metrics, including the average hours worked per week and rates of personal bankruptcies, divorce, and suicide.

WalletHub pulled data from several sources including the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Kaiser Family Foundation.

Continue reading to learn more about the 10 most stressed states in the U.S.

10. Texas

Texas is the tenth most stressed state. The Lone Star State came in fifth place for work-related stress and eighth place for family-related stress.

9. Oklahoma

Oklahoma is the ninth most stressed state. The Sooner State came in fourth place for health and safety-related stress.

8. Kentucky

Kentucky is the eighth most stressed state. The Bluegrass State came in eighth place for work-related stress and sixth place for money-related stress.

7. Alabama

Alabama is the seventh most stressed state. The Yellowhammer State came in second place for money-related stress and sixth place for health and safety-related stress.

6. West Virginia

West Virginia is the sixth most stressed state. The Mountain State came in eighth place for money-related stress and second place for health and safety-related stress.

5. Arkansas

Arkansas is the fifth most stressed state. The Natural State came in fifth place for money-related stress and first place for health and safety-related stress.

4. New Mexico

New Mexico is the fourth most stressed state. The Land of Enchantment came in third place for money-related stress and second place for family-related stress.

3. Nevada

Nevada is the third most stressed state. The Silver State came in first place for family-related stress, eighth place for health and safety-related stress, and tenth place for money-related stress.

2. Mississippi

Mississippi is the second most stressed state. The Magnolia State came in seventh place for health and safety-related stress, fifth place for family-related stress, fourth place for work-related stress, and first place for money related stress.

1. Louisiana

Louisiana is the most stressed state. The Bayou State came in tenth place for family-related stress, fourth place for money-related stress, and third place for both work-related stress and health and safety-related stress.