Summary
A study by WalletHub found that Louisiana is the most stressed state in the United States, based on factors like work, money, family, and health. Kentucky and New Mexico followed as the second and third most stressed states, respectively.
Key Facts
- Louisiana ranks as the most stressed state in the U.S., mainly due to high poverty rates and limited access to medical care.
- Around 16% of Louisiana residents avoided doctor visits because of costs.
- Kentucky has high financial stress with a low median credit score and high unemployment.
- New Mexico has high crime rates and a high percentage of single-parent households.
- The study used 40 stress indicators across work, money, family, and health categories.
- The least stressed states include South Dakota, Utah, Minnesota, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
