This Is the Most Stressed State in America

To say we've collectively and individually been stressed over the past two years is probably an understatement, but the stress levels are higher in some parts of the US than others. WalletHub looked at all 50 states, examining more than three dozen metrics in four categories: stress related to work, money, family, and health and safety. According to the site's findings, Louisiana came out on top—as the most stressed state in the country. A more chill vibe exists in Utah, which ranked as the least stressed. Here are the 10 most and least stressed states in WalletHub's hierarchy:

Most Stressed States

1. Louisiana
2. Nevada (No. 1 in "Family-Related Stress" category)
3. New Mexico
4. West Virginia (No. 1 in "Health- and Safety-Related Stress" category)
5. Mississippi (No. 1 in "Money-Related Stress" category)
6. Arkansas
7. Oklahoma
8. Alabama
9. Texas
10. Tennessee

Least Stressed States

41. New Jersey
42. Nebraska
43. Massachusetts
44. North Dakota (last in "Money-Related Stress" category)
45. Hawaii (last in "Health- and Safety-Related Stress" category)
46. New Hampshire
47. Wisconsin
48. South Dakota (last in "Family-Related Stress" category)
49. Minnesota
50. Utah (last in "Work-Related Stress" category)

See how other states fare here. (These are the best states for a relatively low-stress retirement.)

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