Connecticut Named One of the Laziest States in America

Connecticut Named One of the Laziest States in America — But Are We Really That Bad?

According to a new study from WalletHub, published by Ask This, Connecticut has landed near the top of a list you don’t want to make — the laziest states in America. We didn’t just crack the Top 10; we earned the No. 5 spot overall.

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Now, before we lose our collective minds, let’s be clear — WalletHub isn’t saying every Nutmegger is lying around doing nothing. The study looked at metrics like how many hours people work each week, unemployment rates, and how “engaged” folks are at their jobs.

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So, how’d we do? Well, not great. The study says Connecticut’s downfall is in the workplace. We’re not the worst when it comes to work ethic, but apparently, we’re not exactly crushing it either. Unemployment rates here are higher than the national average, and the people who do have jobs aren’t always seen as “engaged.”

On top of that, Connecticut ranked 10th worst in the nation for “direct work factors” — things like fewer average hours worked per week and a higher share of people working multiple jobs (which, honestly, sounds like the opposite of lazy).

Maybe it’s not laziness — maybe it’s exhaustion. Between brutal commutes, wild property taxes, and the joy of paying $6 for a dozen eggs, who has the energy to go above and beyond?

Here's a breakdown of the Top 5 Laziest States According to WH: 

1. West Virginia

2. New York

3. Michigan

4. New Mexico

5. Connecticut 

Honestly, if being “lazy” means we’re tired of working three jobs just to afford a two-bedroom apartment, maybe WalletHub’s onto something.