Community Corner

Colorado Named One Of The Least Stress States In U.S.

The Centennial State is the seventh least stress state in the country, according to a WalletHub study.

COLORADO -- Are you low on stress these days? WalletHub thinks so. The Centennial State this week was named the seventh least stress state in the country, according to a WalletHub study.

"WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 38 key indicators of stress to determine the places to avoid and achieve a more relaxing life," the site said. "Our data set ranges from average hours worked per week to personal bankruptcy rate to share of adults getting adequate sleep. Read on for our findings, expert insight from a panel of researchers and our full methodology."

The study found Colorado's overall score was 34.17. Work-related stress in Colorado was ranked at 48, while money-related stress was ranked at 34. Other ranks include 34 for family-related stress and 43 for health and safety-related stress.

Find out what's happening in Colorado Springsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

To read the study, click here.

--Photo via Shutterstock

Find out what's happening in Colorado Springsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Colorado Springs