The hardest-working states in the US, ranked

WalletHub released a report ranking US states based on various factors, including employment rates and average commute times, to determine the hardest-working states. South Dakota was ranked as the hardest-working state overall, while Michigan was identified as the least hardworking state for the second consecutive year. The evaluation incorporated direct work factors such as average workweek hours, and indirect work factors like annual volunteer hours per resident.