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Stress? What Stress? Study Names Overland Park, Kansas One of Least-Stressed Cities

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This just may be the best reason to live in Johnson County, Kansas that we’ve heard yet – according to a recent study by WalletHub*, Overland Park, Kansas is one of the Least Stressed Cities in America.

Overland Park residents know how to keep their stress down, according to the WalletHub study. Johnson County’s largest city ranked as the fourth least-stressed city in the country, scoring high marks for:

  • Average Hours of Sleep Per Night (#1)
  • Most Affordable Housing (Top 5)
  • Lowest Poverty Rate (Top 5)
  • Highest Median Credit Score (Top 5)

Overland Park was listed among the 10 lowest stress levels in three categories. The study found that in all the negative stress categories (work, finances, family, and health and safety), Overland Park placed around 170th for all except work, where the city took 77th place.

Fun Fact

This isn’t the first time Overland Park has received high marks from WalletHub. Last year, a WalletHub study named the city among the happiest in the country. Overland Park ranked No. 17 on WalletHub’s list, which surveyed 150 of the largest U.S. cities from most to least happy. WalletHub also previously awarded Overland Park the top spot on its list of 2016’s best cities for families.

If you currently own a Johnson County home, what do you think about WalletHub’s ranking? If you’re currently shopping for a new home, a low stress level is certainly a compelling reason to consider buying a Johnson County home! If you’re looking for a low-stress buying or selling experience in the greater Kansas City area, call our local team of real estate professionals. 

* WalletHub surveyed 182 cities, including the 150 most populated U.S. cities, plus at least two of the most populated cities in each state. The study ranked the cities according to stress levels for work, finances, family, and health and safety. Each city was surveyed for each type of stress, so the higher the number, the lower the stress level.

 

 

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