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Louisiana and Kentucky Most Stressed US States in 2026

other · 2026-05-04

WalletHub's 2026 ranking places Louisiana and Kentucky as the most stressed states in the U.S., based on work, money, health, and safety factors. The study evaluated all 50 states across these four dimensions to determine overall stress levels.

Key facts

  • Louisiana and Kentucky top the list of most stressed U.S. states in 2026.
  • WalletHub ranked all 50 states on work, money, health, and safety.
  • The ranking is based on four dimensions: work, money, health, and safety.
  • Stress levels vary widely across the U.S.

Entities

Institutions

  • WalletHub

Locations

  • Louisiana
  • Kentucky
  • United States

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