Level of stress among U.S. adults by household income 2007-2014
This statistic shows U.S. adults' levels of stress based on household income from 2007 to 2014. Among U.S. adults with a household income of less than 50,000 U.S. dollars, average stress level was at 6.2 in 2007. High stress can weaken the immune system and cause exhaustion in the body. Work is one of the most common sources of stress for adults.