These are the most ‘stressed’ states in the U.S – How is yours?

Here is the good news: stress levels in 2016 reached their lowest point in a decade. The bad news is stress levels back on the uptick in 2017 and Alabama is the most stressed-out state in the country.

Alabamians on average have less access to mental health care, possess the lowest credit scores, and log the least sleep, A new study released by WalletHub reveals.

Following Alabama, the most stressed states were Louisiana, Mississippi, West Virginia and Kentucky. Meanwhile, the least stressed states were Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa, South Dakota and Utah.

During the last decade when stress was declining, Americans commonly identified “money, work and the economy” as their biggest sources of worry. In 2017 there was one more source for some type and level of stress. Americans add to their report increased anxiety over the election outcome, current political climate, uncertainty of our nation’s future and fear of violence.

But certain states have contributed more than others to elevating — or decreasing — stress levels in the U.S.

WalletHub’s analysts therefore compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 33 key indicators of stress to determine the places to avoid and achieve a more relaxing life.

For a more local analysis of this topic, please visit WalletHub’s ranking of the Most & Least Stressed Cities in America.