America's Least Stressed-Out States Unveiled
In a comprehensive study, the research team at Gambling.com has determined the most and least relaxed states in the United States. The team analysed five key factors: crime rate, air quality, forest/tree cover, disposable income, and online search volumes for "mindfulness" and "meditation."
The results show that Virginia has the fourth cleanest air quality in the country, while Nevada has the fourth lowest rating for air quality. New Hampshire is the most relaxed U.S. state, with an Overall Relaxation Score of 87 out of 100. The U.S. state with the highest Overall Relaxation Score is Hawaii, while Louisiana ranks as the least relaxed, with a score of 19 out of 100.
New York has the highest level of disposable income in the U.S., and both New York and Virginia are tied for fifth place. South Dakota has the third lowest percentage of forest/tree cover in America, at 3.93%.
Ian Clampett, a Digital PR Specialist for Gambling.com, has a background in journalism and has worked as a sports reporter for a local Donegal newspaper. He has been in the Digital PR industry for three years.
The online searches for "mindfulness" and "meditation" in Oklahoma are low compared to other states, which may contribute to Oklahoma's ranking as the second least relaxed U.S. state, with a final score of 20. Arizona has a score of 26, making it the fourth least relaxing state, and Montana has a score of 31, placing it fifth. Maine and Vermont are tied for second place, with scores of 84 out of 100 each.
Massachusetts is in fourth place, with a score of 81, and Nevada has a final score of 21, making it the third least relaxing state. The data used for this analysis was collected on Oct. 6, 2023.
This ranking reflects factors such as financial stress and overall quality of life, impacting how relaxed residents feel in each state. The study serves as a valuable resource for understanding the factors that contribute to a state's overall relaxation score and can help individuals make informed decisions about where they choose to live.
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