Have you ever wondered if the place you live could impact how much sleep you would get? Do sleepers in some states get more sleep than others? The answer is a resounding yes.
From east to west, there are clear patterns in how much sleep each state was getting and furthermore, how many sleepers in that state were hitting the targeted 7-hour benchmark.
Our researchers at NapLab looked at the hard data to chart these trends across the map. See where your state falls on the map below.
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Which US Cities Get the Most Sleep?
Results of our study revealed that the central northwest was getting the most sleep and sleepers scattered across the east coast were less likely to hit the same numbers.
Most of the east coast has only 60-62% of sleepers getting 7 hours of sleep a night.
- South Dakota tops the chart with 71.6% of sleepers getting at least 7 hours of sleep, with Colorado coming as a close second at 71.5%.
- Hawaii ranked at the bottom with only 56.1% of sleepers hitting the same 7-hour target.
Effects of Not Getting Enough Sleep
While it’s nearly undisputed that adults need between 7-9 hours of sleep for peak performance the next day, have you ever wondered what would happen if you don’t get that much sleep?
After all, with many people working demanding jobs, having children, navigating housework, maintaining relationships, and self-care, it’s becoming easier and easier to skip important shuteye.
Studies have shown that sleepers who got less than 7 hours of sleep per night (especially over extended time periods), were more likely to experience:
- Dark circles under the eye
- Premature wrinkles
- Mood swings
- Brain fog
- Diabetes
- Cardiovascular issues
- Increased risk of stroke
- Unexplained weight gain
- Weakened immune system
Percentage of Sleepers Getting 7 Hours of Sleep (or more), By U.S. State
| State | Percentage of Sleepers Getting 7 Hours of Sleep (or more) |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 61.2% |
| Alaska | 65.0% |
| Arizona | 66.7% |
| Arkansas | 62.6% |
| California | 66.4% |
| Colorado | 71.5% |
| Connecticut | 64.8% |
| Delaware | 62.4% |
| District of Columbia (D.C.) | 67.8% |
| Florida | 64.2% |
| Georgia | 61.3% |
| Hawaii | 56.1% |
| Idaho | 69.4% |
| Illinois | 65.6% |
| Indiana | 61.5% |
| Iowa | 69.0% |
| Kansas | 69.1% |
| Kentucky | 60.3% |
| Louisiana | 63.7% |
| Maine | 67.1% |
| Maryland | 61.1% |
| Massachusetts | 65.5% |
| Median (50 states and D.C.) | 64.9% |
| Michigan | 61.3% |
| Minnesota | 70.8% |
| Mississippi | 63.0% |
| Missouri | 66.0% |
| Montana | 69.3% |
| Nebraska | 69.6% |
| Nevada | 63.8% |
| New Hampshire | 67.5% |
| New Jersey | 62.8% |
| New Mexico | 68.0% |
| New York | 61.6% |
| North Carolina | 67.6% |
| North Dakota | 68.2% |
| Ohio | 62.1% |
| Oklahoma | 64.3% |
| Oregon | 68.3% |
| Pennsylvania | 62.5% |
| Rhode Island | 63.3% |
| South Carolina | 61.5% |
| South Dakota | 71.6% |
| Tennessee | 62.9% |
| Texas | 67.0% |
| Utah | 69.2% |
| Vermont | 69.0% |
| Virginia | 64.0% |
| Washington | 68.2% |
| West Virginia | 61.6% |
| Wisconsin | 67.8% |
| Wyoming | 68.7% |
Sources: Baton Rouge Clinic, CDC, Cleveland Clinic, Healthline, Statista
