Nevada Is One Of The Most Stressed Out States In America
Sometimes, life can get stressful. More than a quarter of adults in the U.S. say that most days they are so stressed out “it’s hard to function,” according to the…
Sometimes, life can get stressful. More than a quarter of adults in the U.S. say that most days they are so stressed out "it’s hard to function," according to the American Psychological Association's 2022 "Stress in America" poll. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, once stress reaches a chronic level, it can cause health problems like insomnia, anxiety, high blood pressure, and a weakened immune system. Unfortunately, stress is normal and is just a part of life. But some states are more stressed than others.
Methodology
Komowa, a wellness brand, put together a ranking in collaboration with Datawrapper of the most and least stressed states in America. They compared U.S. states based on 16 key factors, including hours worked, credit card debt, divorce rates, commute times, and more. The key factors were grouped by similarities and narrowed down to four main categories. These include money stress, work stress, work stress, health stress, and family stress. To gather their data, the wellness brand used data from the CDC, U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and more.
Where Nevada Ranks
Coming in at number 5 is Nevada According to the ranking the state earned this spot largely due to work stress and its yearly income rank. Forbes reported that the average salary in the U.S. is around $59,428 per year, and the average hourly rate across the nation is about $28.34 per hour. Their report also mentioned that Nevada finds itself slightly below average, with the average salary in the state around $55,070 and the average hourly wage at about $26.48.
Overall, the top three most stressed states in the U.S. include Tennessee, Alabama, and Oklahoma. The ranking points out that Tennessee scored “very high” for the most health stress. They also highlighted that residents of Tennessee also work more than the average American. Interestingly, Alabama was one of the few states with one of the highest divorce rates. Regarding Oklahoma, the state holds the top spot for health stress. In the ranking, they mention that It can be directly linked to the percentage of residents without healthcare.
Check out the complete ranking here.
Nevada Has Some of the Deadliest Lakes in the U.S.
In Nevada, we're blessed to have some beautiful areas, including some areas near water. Last weekend, I went to visit my uncle, who lives off a lake. It was a great time, even though it was pretty cold outside. Still, sitting along the lake and watching the ripples and currents was such a peaceful experience. But, I got to thinking, how dangerous are lakes across America? As it turns out, Nevada has some of the deadliest lakes in all of America.
Before we get to our state, let's look at another state that has lots of lakes: Michigan. According to the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, 15 people have already died in the Great Lakes in 2023. Think about the fact that the season hasn't even started yet, and that's pretty incredible. A total of 108 people drowned in the Great Lakes in 2022. Also, a whopping 1,170 people have died in the Great Lakes since 2010. It's a reminder to stay safe out there and take precautions when the waters get rough.
My Michigan Beach has some simple tips to stay safe in the water this year. They say to, "Never swim alone; swim with lifeguards and/or water watchers present. Wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket appropriate for your weight and size and the water activity. Always wear a life jacket while boating, regardless of swimming skill.
Swim sober." My Michigan Beach also notes that the Great Lakes are freshwater seas, meaning, "the water can change quickly." Find more tips on how to stay safe on the beach this summer here.
Nevada Has Some of the Deadliest Lakes in America
Read on for the deadliest lakes in all of America, including some which are right here. Have you visited any of the lakes below? Reach out to us on social media and let us know.
Lake Lanier in Georgia
According to USA By the Numbers, Lake Lanier in Georgia is one of the deadliest lakes in America and the deadliest in Georgia. They note that some believe, "Lake Lanier's murky waters, a bottom littered with tree trunks and other debris, and an abrupt drop in the lake’s floor make it unsafe for swimmers."
Mono Lake in California and on the edge of the Sierra Nevada
According to AZ Animals, the Mono Lake is a dangerous one. They state, "Located in California, it is set towards the east and at the edge of Sierra Nevada." They add that the fact the lake isn’t connected to any other body of water makes it so that "when chemicals get into the lake, they do not flow out but stay there and pollute the water. Sadly, the lake has built up an alarming concentration of arsenic. The water is now poisonous and toxic to humans and animals."
Lake Mead in Nevada and Arizona
Lake Mead is a reservoir formed by the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River. It's located in Nevada and Arizona, and it's just east of Las Vegas. It's dangerous, though. According to Wilk Jeffery’s “Wilks Journal of Travel Medicine,” the most international visitor fatalities has been recorded at Lake Mead. Many of these are drownings or car crashes.
Lake Erie in Michigan and Ohio
Even though Lake Erie is the smallest of the Great Lakes, it's very dangerous. According to the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, six people have already died in Lake Erie this year. That's even more than Lake Michigan! The reason Lake Erie is dangerous is because it's the shallowest of the Great Lakes, so it can warm and cool faster than other lakes, which can lead to volatile waters and also a major annual algae bloom in the middle of the lake.
Lake Michigan in Michigan and Illinois - This is the No. 1 most dangerous lake in all of America
Multiple sources list Lake Michigan as the deadliest lake in all of the U.S. AZ Animals has the lake listed at No. 1, as does Pond Informer and USA By the Numbers. According to the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, five people have already died in Lake Michigan this year.
What about shipwrecks?
According to AZ Animals, Lake Erie has been home to the most shipwrecks in the U.S. That's creepy! "There are famous tales of shipwrecks on other Great Lakes, such as the haunting true story and song of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald on Lake Superior," they state. "But, it is Lake Erie whose icy, cold waters hold the remains of the most shipwrecks – with estimates of 500 – 2,000 wrecks. It is believed to have a greater density of shipwrecks than virtually anywhere in the world – even the Bermuda Triangle."
