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A new national study is breaking down stress levels across the country, and Rhode Island is landing right in the middle of the pack.

According to a WalletHub analysis, Rhode Island ranked 22nd overall among the most stressed states in the U.S., based on factors like work, finances, family life, and health.

Rhode Island:
• Work related stress #17
• Money related stress #22
• Family related stress #13
• Health & safety related stress #39

When you compare it to the rest of New England, Rhode Island stands out.

New England stress rankings:
• Rhode Island — 22nd
• Maine — 26th
• Vermont — 34th
• Massachusetts — 37th
• New Hampshire — 43rd
• Connecticut — 42nd

While Rhode Island is not one of the most stressed states nationally, it ranks as the most stressed in all of New England.

Other interesting tidbits from the study:

• Average amount of hours worked per week: Rhode Island ranks 48th per capita, with the only states that work fewer hours being Vermont and Utah.
• Crime rate: Rhode Island ranks 48th per capita, with the only states with less crime being Maine and New Hampshire.
• Psychologists: Rhode Island ranks 48th per capita, with the only states having more psychologists being New York and Massachusetts.

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