Augusta Is One Of The Most Stressed Out Cities In America

Augusta has found its way on the list of most stressed out cities in America. This really isn't a list I would think we would want to be on. How did we find ourselves on this list? There are a lot of determining factors, and we'll bring those down here.

According to WalletHub, Augusta ranks at number ten on the most stressed out cities list. We've slowly been climbing the list. Back in 2021, Cody wrote that we were 16 on the list. You can see that article from a couple of years ago by clicking here.

As I said before there are a bunch of factors that put us on this list. Among them are work stress, family stress, financial stress, and stress about your health and safety. The two things that we're most stressed about right now are violence and crime and inflation. 83% of people say those are the two biggest stressors right now.

By comparison, we're more stressed out than Atlanta, Chicago, New York, and Washington DC. That is absolutely crazy to think about. However, when you get down to it, yeah we're living in a very stressful time right now. Not only are we stressed, but we don't see a light at the end of the tunnel anytime soon, and I think that causes even more stress.

Augusta also found itself in the Top Five for the lowest job security in the country. We landed at number 4. I don't know what the answer is right now, but let's all try to de-stress as best we can. To check out the full article from WalletHub, just click here.

We're fully into Spring in the Augusta area.  Soon, the kids will be out of school for Summer.  And nothing makes for a great Summer like a beach trip.  Thankfully, we have quite a few great options when it comes to the best beach vacations that aren't too far away.

In fact, U.S. News - Travel has a list of the best family beach vacations in the U.S.  The list has 16 destinations.  In the top 10, 5 of those best beach spots are within a 6-hour drive from the Augusta area!

When looking for the best spots for families to enjoy a beach vacation, U.S. News Travel looked at factors such as safe waters, kid-friendly attractions, dining options, spacious accommodations, and appeal to all ages.

Let's check out the 5 best beach vacation spots for families that are conveniently 5 hours or less drive away from the Augusta area! These all made the top 10 list from U.S. News - Travel.

St. Augustine, Florida came in at number 9 on U.S. News - Travel's list.  Depending on which route you take, the drive is either right under 5 hours, or just slightly over.  Out of the spots within 5 hours from Augusta, this is the furthest.

St. Augustine is a historical city with so many things to keep the family entertained.  There are many exhibits like the St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum. Exotic animals are on display at the St. Augustine Wild Reserve.  And of course, there's plenty of beach to enjoy!

Jekyll Island, Georgia was at number 8 on the list.  Jeyll has 7 beaches to enjoy.  There are tours and educational programs at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center.

This is a great spot to simply unplug and unwind.  It's also not a really far drive for Savannah if you're looking for additional dining and shopping, plus some history too.

Hilton Head Island is a shorter drive, but still a great beach vacation for families. Slow down and relax with beautiful beaches.  There's also golf courses, tennis courts, hiking and biking too. And take a walk or bike ride thorugh Harbour Town.

Amelia Island, Florida is a 13 mile island off the northeast coast of the state. It was ranked #5 on U.S. News - Travel's list. It has a great beach area, but also a great greenway and more than 300 acres of protected area to check out the local wildlife.  You can even enjoy more wildlife by checking out the river cruises.  There's also some great history and a beautiful downtown area to explore, shop, and dine.

Another South Carolina beach made the list... and actually ranked the #1 best family beach vacations spot!  Kiawah Island is less than 30 miles southwest of Charleston.  There are 10 miles of shoreline, but also has rugged nature to check out as well.  You can enjoy the beach, biking, kayaking, and more!