"WalletHub examined 40 metrics across all 50 states to determine the most-stressed states in the US. The metrics were divided into four categories, each weighted evenly: work-related stress, money-related stress, family-related stress, and health and safety-related stress."
"Louisiana was ranked the most-stressed state, followed by Kentucky and New Mexico. Work-related stress factors included average hours worked per week, as well as each state's job security and the unemployment rate."
"Money-related stress was evaluated by measuring each state's housing affordability, median credit score, and poverty rate, among other factors. Family-related stress was determined by examining factors such as each state's divorce rate and childcare costs."
WalletHub's analysis ranked US states by stress levels using 40 metrics across four categories: work-related, money-related, family-related, and health and safety-related stress. Louisiana topped the list as the most stressed state, with Kentucky and New Mexico following. Factors included job security, unemployment rates, housing affordability, divorce rates, and crime rates. The analysis utilized data from various reputable sources, including the US Census Bureau and the FBI, to assess the stress levels in each state.
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