Arizona Ranks Among the Most Stressed States in 2025. Here’s Why.

If you're feeling the crushing load of stress lately, you're not alone.

A 2025 study by WalletHub shows Arizona ranks as the 12th most stressed state in the United States. The study examined financial, family, and health-related factors, and Arizona ranked near the top.

The Studies: How Stressed is the United States?

WalletHub’s annual stress report compared all 50 states against 40 points that focused on four separate topics: work, money, family, and health and safety.

With the shifting economy, factors such as job security, divorce rates, and access to healthcare are becoming increasingly important. A separate ranking by Topture added factors like work-life balance to create a broad snapshot of the current stress load being felt, not only in Arizona but across the country.

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How Stressed Out Are People in Arizona?

When it comes to stress, where does Arizona stand? The good news is, Arizona didn't land in the top ten for most stress, but we’re not far behind.

Arizona’s stress profile is driven by moderate-to-high levels of financial and family-related stress, and we have serious concerns around health and safety issues.

We're doing much better than most states when it comes to work-related stress, but that’s not enough to offset some of our other challenges.

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Which States Are Ranked Highest or Lowest for Stress?

Arizona is near the top when it comes to stress, but these states take the top spots:

• Louisiana
• Mississippi
• New Mexico

Here are the states with the lowest stress levels:

• Vermont
• Nebraska
• Minnesota

The heat isn't the only thing causing us stress in Arizona, but we have a long way to go to help fix the other factors causing us tension and anxiety. To see the complete listing and learn more about where Arizona ranks on the stress scale, see the study from Advisory.com.