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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