This is the Most Stressed Out Town in South Dakota

We're all a little stressed out these days, am I right? Well, depending on where you live in South Dakota, your stress level might be through the roof.

Zippia has made a list of the most stressed-out cities in each of the 50 U.S. states and the top spot in the Mount Rushmore State may surprise you.

The list is based on five different factors that all play a role in how stressed out a city is.

Unemployment
Average Hours Worked
Commute Time
Income to home price ratio
% of residents without insurance

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So what South Dakota city is the most stressed out in the Mount Rushmore state? According to the study, Vermillion takes the top spot in our state. The study shows that in the city of Vermillion, the average person works 43 hours per week, has a commute time of around 16 minutes per day, and the income-to-house ratio is around 6.27%.

So, what about our neighbors? Minneapolis is the most stressed-out city in the land of 10,000 lakes, Ames (the home of Iowa State University) takes the top spot in Iowa, Williston in North Dakota, and Lexington in Nebraska.

The study also calculated the most stressed-out city in the entire United States. That title belongs to the city of Mead Valley, California, located between Los Angeles and San Diego.

Story Source: Zippia Website

LOOK: 10 Reasons to Visit the South Dakota Badlands

Returning from a weekend trip to Rapid City, South Dakota for state basketball tournaments we decided to visit the Badlands National Park.

A quick turn-off I-90 will take you into some of the most awe-inspiring scenery.

It's also fun to note that several big-screen movies were filmed in the Badlands. Dances With Wolves, Starship Troopers, Armageddon, and most recently, Academy Award winner, Nomadland.

It's a spectacular park with tons to do. If you're setting out on a hike, bring lots of water and sign the hikers' logs at the trailheads. It could save your life. It's a tough place to survive.

Here are 10 facts about the Badlands:

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