Stress levels in U.S. adults by region 2014
This statistic displays the average stress level among adults in the United States by region in 2014. Of those surveyed in the eastern part of the United States, the average reported level of stress was at 4.9, where 1 is little to no stress and 10 is a great deal of stress. Stress can impact overall health despite a lack of awareness. High stress can weaken the immune system and cause exhaustion in the body.