How Much Sleep Americans Actually Get – And How Much We Need

How Much Sleep Americans Actually Get - And How Much We Need 2

There's nothing worse than lying awake in bed at night worrying about not getting enough sleep. If this sounds like you, don't worry – you're in good company. More than one third of Americans don't get the recommended 7 hours of sleep each night. People who are employed, have a college degree, and are married are more likely to get enough sleep. People in the southeastern states or Hawaii reported sleeping less than the recommended amount.

So how do you stack up on sleep compared to the rest of the country? Check out the sleep stats by state below to see:

Graphic via Homes.com

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Lisa Roth Collins is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHN) and is the Marketing Manager at NaturallySavvy.com. She is passionate about health and wellness and tries her best to make healthier choices every day for herself and her family. Her journey to natural health was driven by her own struggles with digestive discomfort, depression, and anxiety. Lisa returned to school in 2014 to study nutrition at the Canadian School for Natural Nutrition. She threw herself into her studies so she could learn as much as she could to help herself feel better and thrive. Upon completing the program and being certified as an RHN, Lisa began her work at Naturally Savvy where she has been able to help so many people learn to make healthier choices for themselves. Through her work, she has connected with so many incredible people in the industry whether other authors, influencers, or brands. Plus, she is affectionately known as "Techie Spice" because of her ability to wrap her head around technology. Every day she gets up with a renewed sense of energy and ready to make a difference. You can read all of Lisa's content here. In her spare time, Lisa loves to try new recipes, make delicious and nourishing meals, and she is an avid reader. For more information about Lisa, check out her profile on here.