Tulsa, Okla., is the 36th-most stressed city in America, according to a new WalletHub study that compared more than 180 cities across 39 key metrics, ranging from average weekly work hours to unemployment, divorce and suicide rates.
Recent years have proven particularly stressful for Americans across the country, with the greatest stressors being work concerns, personal finances, inflation, health issues, and the nation's political climate. Stress isn't just harmful to individuals, either. Financial stress alone costs U.S. employers roughly $1.1 trillion in lost productivity each year.
“Where you live can play a big role in how stressed you are,” said WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo. “Cities with high crime rates, weak economies, less effective public health and congested transportation systems naturally lead to elevated stress levels for residents. When moving, it's important to consider how a certain city may impact your mental health – not just your financial opportunities.”
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In-Depth Look at Tulsa
Tulsa households face a lot of stress, especially when it comes to their finances and mental health. For example, the city has the tenth-highest share of households that fell behind on bills in the past year. It also has the 14th-highest share of adults diagnosed with depression.
Tulsa still has some positive aspects, of course. It has the seventh-lowest rate of binge drinking in the country, for example, and the 20th-lowest share of adults reporting fair or poor health.
How Tulsa Ranks in Key Categories
- 106th for Work Stress
- 32nd for Financial Stress
- 46th for Family Stress
- 38th for Health & Safety Stress
Overall, Tulsa ranks as the 36th-most stressed city out of the 182 included in WalletHub's study.
Most & Least Stressed Cities in America
Overall Rank | City | Total Score | Work Stress Rank | Financial Stress Rank | Family Stress Rank | Health & Safety Stress Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Detroit, MI | 62.783 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
2 | Baltimore, MD | 59.732 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 31 |
3 | Cleveland, OH | 59.353 | 111 | 1 | 6 | 4 |
4 | Memphis, TN | 59.236 | 63 | 7 | 5 | 1 |
5 | Shreveport, LA | 57.745 | 99 | 4 | 8 | 3 |
6 | Gulfport, MS | 56.899 | 156 | 17 | 1 | 7 |
7 | Philadelphia, PA | 56.609 | 5 | 9 | 33 | 26 |
8 | Jackson, MS | 56.028 | 39 | 6 | 37 | 10 |
9 | Akron, OH | 55.143 | 35 | 18 | 9 | 22 |
10 | St. Louis, MO | 54.598 | 24 | 8 | 67 | 13 |
The methodology can be found on the full version of the article on WalletHub.
