State Stress Level Rankings

Three southeastern states have garnered a dubious distinction for sweeping the top 3 spots in a ranking of the most stressful states in America.

To rank the states, analysts at WalletHub determined stress levels based on work-related issues, health and safety problems, family-related issues, and money problems. Within those categories, factors included average hours of sleep, number of psychologists per capita, divorce rates, affordable housing, credit scores, and more.

The 5 Most Stressed States
1. Alabama
2. Louisiana
3. Mississippi
4. West Virginia
5. Kentucky

On the opposite side of the spectrum, the Midwest claimed many of the states with the least amount of stress.

The 5 Least Stressed States
1. Minnesota
2. North Dakota
3. Iowa
4. South Dakota
5. Utah