Alabamians among most stressed in United States

Financial and Work Stress Hit Hardest in Southern States, Study Finds

Financial and Work Stress Hit Hardest in Southern States, Study Finds With stress levels rising across the country—driven by inflation, health concerns, and work-life imbalance—new research reveals which states are managing stress better than others in 2025. New data from Topture ranks all 50 U.S. states by stress levels using 31 key metrics. The findings show wide differences in how Americans experience and manage stress based on where they liv…

Alabamians among most stressed in United States

According to a recent study conducted by WalletHub, Alabama is the eighth most stressed state in the country. Its ranking reflects the way of life for many Alabama citizens, with low wages, medical debt, and childcare gaps seemingly becoming the norm. The study analyzed 40 key stress indicators across four main categories: work-related stress, money-related stress, family-related stress and health- and safety-related stress. Each category includ…