A new study highlighted that Nevada is the fourth-most stressed state in the nation.

The research conducted by personal injury law firm Simmrin Law analyzed suicide rates, sleep insufficiency, and unemployment rates across all U.S. states. It measured three main metrics: Suicide Rates (scored out of 50 points), Insufficient Sleep (scored out of 30 points), and Unemployment Rate (scored out of 20 points). These metrics were totaled to rank the states from highest to lowest stress on a 100-point scale, with higher scores indicating greater stress levels.

Nevada ranks fourth with a 79.86/100 stress score. The Silver State has 22 suicides per 100,000 residents (scoring 37.54/50), 38.90% of adults experiencing insufficient sleep (scoring 25.59/30), and 4.60% of unemployed civilians aged 16-64 (scoring 16.73/20).

Looking at the study, a spokesperson from Simmrin Law commented:

“The research reveals that residents of Nevada are facing the fourth-most critical challenges in managing stress levels, given their rates of suicide, sleep insufficiency, and unemployment conditions. 

“The data further suggests that states with limited mental health resources and economic opportunities tend to create more stressful environments for residents than those with robust support systems and healthcare infrastructure.

“To address this situation, these states should prioritize strengthening their mental health infrastructure, expanding access to sleep disorder treatment, and creating more economic opportunities through job development initiatives. Addressing unemployment through targeted economic development could also significantly improve the well-being and stress levels of their populations.”

Table of Extended Results:

Top 10 U.S. States That Are Highly Stressed
State	Total Stress Score	Rank
Alaska	88.45	1
New Mexico	81.35	2
Montana	80.67	3
Nevada	79.86	4
Wyoming	78.45	5
West Virginia	77.49	6
Oklahoma	76.43	7
Arizona	75.73	8
Idaho	73.55	9
Hawaii	71.91	10

The study was conducted by Simmrin Law Group, a digital safety resource dedicated to raising awareness of online fraud and helping Americans protect their emotional and financial well-being.

Methodology

The study analyzed suicide rates, sleep insufficiency, and unemployment rates across all U.S. states. These three metric scores were totaled to rank the states from highest to lowest stress on a 100-point scale, with higher scores indicating greater stress levels.