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A recent WalletHub study ranks Shreveport, Louisiana, as the 6th most stressed city in the United States due to factors like high inflation and economic uncertainty. With 77% of respondents anxious about the future and concerns over financial and health stress, the study highlights significant stressors affecting the residents. Baton Rouge and Memphis also feature in the rankings, underscoring the regional challenges faced in urban areas. The findings reflect the daunting economic climate and its impact on mental health across American cities.
Shreveport, Louisiana has been identified as the 6th most stressed city in the United States according to a recent study conducted by WalletHub. This report sheds light on the significant increase in stress levels among American citizens, attributing the rise to factors such as high inflation and economic uncertainty.
The WalletHub study reveals that a staggering 77% of respondents feel anxious about the future of the U.S., while 73% expressed concern regarding the economy. The findings stem from an analysis of over 180 cities using 39 different metrics including work hours, unemployment rates, divorce rates, and suicide statistics. These metrics were grouped into five core categories: work stress, financial stress, family stress, health stress, and safety stress.
In the detailed ranking for Shreveport, the city ranked 74th in work stress, but scored the 4th highest in financial stress and 5th highest in health and safety stress. With regards to family stress, Shreveport landed at 48th. This combination of factors contributes to the city’s overall stress ranking.
Baton Rouge, also located in Louisiana, ranked 12th nationwide, making it the second highest city for stress in the state. The capital city ranked 11th for work stress, 23rd for financial stress, 35th for family stress, and 20th for health and safety stress. New Orleans followed closely, coming in at 20th for overall stress, with a notably high financial stress rank of 10th.
In Tennessee, Memphis was highlighted as the 5th most stressed city in the U.S., particularly affected by high crime rates and significant public health and safety concerns. Memphis faced the highest rank in health and safety stress among its peers. Other cities from Tennessee showed lower stress levels, with Chattanooga ranking 65th and Knoxville at 67th. Nashville had the most work stress among Tennessee cities, being ranked 13th in that specific category.
Outside of Louisiana and Tennessee, Cleveland, Ohio was noted as the most stressed city in the state and was included in the broader assessment of urban stress across the United States. The analysis took into consideration numerous factors such as job security, income levels, crime rates, and mental health statistics in determining the stress levels experienced by residents in various cities.
WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo pointed out that cities known for high crime rates and sluggish economies tend to have elevated stress levels among their residents. As people grapple with the ongoing national anxiety, particularly in relation to economic conditions, the data from WalletHub serves as a sobering reminder of the challenges faced by many in urban environments.
The comprehensive WalletHub report is accessible for those seeking further insights and detailed information regarding stress levels in American cities. This study not only highlights the most and least stressed cities but also aims to shed light on the ongoing factors contributing to chronic stress among residents nationwide.
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- Shreveport Times: How stressed are Louisiana residents compared to others?
- Knox News: Tennessee’s most and least stressful places to live
- MSN: Study on most and least stressed cities in the US
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