5 Most Stressed Cities in the United States

4. Baltimore, Maryland 

Insider Monkey Score: 0.88 

Baltimore, Maryland, is ranked fourth among the most stressed cities in America. Approximately 83% of residents feel stressed about violence and crime, while 75% are stressed about other issues. Stress factors include work stress, financial stress, family stress, and health and safety stress. Common mental health issues in Baltimore include anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other stress-related disorders. Recent stressors include challenges associated with emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation rates, and homicide rates.