TEXAS, USA — Raise your hand if you're a Texan that woke up this morning already thinking about the nap/sleep you'll get later!
Consider this an internet high-five 'cause I'm right there with you, and we're apparently not alone.
Bet Texas usually focuses on sports betting, but they decided to spend some time looking at the most tired and well-rested states in the U.S. Based on what they found, the Lone Star State ranks number five for the most sleep-deprived.
Their team combined a WebMD ranking of "Most Sleepy" states based on surveys, the U.S. Census' ranking of "Longest Commutes," and list of "Most Work Hours" from Business.org.
From what Bet Texas looked into, Texans are basically sleep-deprived because of how quickly we're growing as a state. The study says Texas has seen a 41% population increase between 2000 (20.94 million people) and 2021 (29.53 million).
The rapid growth has forced many people to move out to the suburbs while keeping jobs in the cities. Texas has the 15th longest commute since the move-out stretches out the time it takes for us to drive and from work.
We also have the fourth most work hours, apparently so we can avoid rush hour and try to decrease our time on the road.
In case you're wondering, Georgia was ranked the sleepiest state overall, seventh for longest commutes and ninth in most work hours.