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Among the 50 states in America, Massachusetts ranks among the least stressful states in the country — #48 in terms of overall stress — and is home to the lowest work-related stress in the U.S., according to a new report from the data experts at Wallethub.
The report — 2019’s Most & Least Stressed States — compared all 50 states across 40 indicators — including average hours worked per week to personal bankruptcy rate to percentage of adults getting enough sleep.
In terms of work-related stress, Massachusetts ranks less stressful than Utah (#49), Idaho (#48), Montana (#47), and Oregon (#46).
SEE BELOW: The 5 Most Stressful & 5 Least Stressful States in America
Across the board, Massachusetts ranks among the five least stressful states for work-related stress (#50) and health and safety-related stress (#46), and in the ten least stressful states for money-related and family-related stress (both #40).
Massachusetts also ranks in the top five states for the fewest average hours worked per week, the highest job security rate and the most psychologists per capita.
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Additionally, Massachusetts is the least stressful state in New England. The Bay State is less stressful than Rhode Island (#23), Maine (#29), Connecticut (#30), Vermont (#36) and New Hampshire (#44).
To see how Massachusetts compares to other states in the country, please scroll the map below:
Here are the 5 Most Stressful States in the U.S.:
- 1. Louisiana
- 2. Mississippi
- 3. Arkansas
- 4. Kentucky
- 5. West Virginia
Here are the 5 Least Stressful States in the U.S.:
- 46. South Dakota
- 47. North Dakota
- 48. Massachusetts
- 49. Utah
- 50. Minnesota
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