5 Most Depressed States in the US

In this article, we will be taking a look at the 5 most depressed states in the US. If you want to learn about more, head straight to the 15 Most Depressed States in the US.

5. Utah 

Depression Rate per 100,000 People: 26,488 

Utah is the fifth most depressed state in the US with a depression rate of 26,488 per 100,000 people. Women in Utah had nearly double the rate of diagnosed depression at 34.2% compared to men at 18.1% in 2022. Around 9.6% of people were uninsured in Utah in 2021 and around 2,708,763 people in the state did not have access to mental health professionals.

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4. Arkansas 

Depression Rate per 100,000 People: 26,628 

Arkansas stands fourth among the top 10 depressed states in the US  with a depression rate of 26,628 per 100,000 people. In 2021, 25% of adults in Arkansas reported being unable to get needed counseling or therapy. According to a study published in 2021, among those with depression in the United States from 2008-2016, 61% were female, and 40% were aged 45-64 years.