Phoenix ranks as the No. 15 city most at risk of burnout

As nearly 80% of American workers experienced burnout in 2025, a new report by Sana Lake Recovery, a leading addiction treatment center in Missouri, has uncovered Phoenix ranks as the No. 15 U.S. city most at risk of burnout based on a variety of factors, such as the average commute times, median work hours, cost of living, mental health access, green space access, and more.

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Residents spend an average of 42 hours in traffic each year and work over 42 hours a week on average. A steep monthly cost of living adds financial pressure, with residents spending over $1,200 a month on necessities. Limited access to green spaces for some residents and low walkability make finding ways to get out into nature to decompress challenging as well.

Where we live and work can affect our mental health, and for those in recovery or transitioning out of inpatient treatment, environments can play a powerful role when it comes to long-term sobriety and overall health. Knowing which cities may pose greater challenges, especially higher burnout risk, can help individuals in recovery make choices that support their wellness and continue on their healing journeys. 

Sana Lake Recovery ranked the 25 U.S. cities most at risk of burnout based on a variety of factors, such as the average commute times, median work hours, cost of living, mental health access, green space access, and more, to find out which U.S. city has the most workers at risk of burning out.

You can check out the full findings here and below.

The top 15 U.S. cities most at risk of burnout

Rank	City	Hours Spent in Traffic (2025)	Average Weekly Work Hours	Average Monthly Cost of Living For A Single Person	Search Volume “work stress”	Green Space Access	Walkability	Mental Health Access	Search Volume “how to prevent burnout”
1	Jacksonville, FL	27	42.79	$1,145	1,530	35%	26	26	360
2	Charlotte, NC	48	43.16	$1,209	1,920	39%	26	42	410
3	San Jose, CA	95	42.54	$1,461	1,890	79%	51	26	410
4	San Antonio, TX	43	43.20	$1,090	1,920	47%	37	26	430
5	Oklahoma City, OK	24	43.21	$1,173	1,310	40%	34	28	290
6	Hempstead, NY	102	42.45	$1,000	230	54%	73	62	50
7	Austin, TX	46	43.19	$1,109	1,840	68%	42	16	490
8	Fort Worth, TX	44	43.41	$1,209	1,420	69%	35	25	330
9	Indianapolis, IN	26	42.81	$1,192	1,600	35%	31	63	350
10	New York, NY	102	42.45	$1,648	4,400	99%	88	355	1,120
11	Los Angeles, CA	87	42.18	$1,378	3,000	62%	69	135	690
12	Houston, TX	70	43.59	$1,127	2,370	64%	47	54	560
13	Dallas, TX	44	43.41	$1,285	2,000	81%	46	31	390
14	Kansas City, MO	27	42.83	$1,122	1,440	69%	35	42	300
15	Phoenix, AZ	42	42.77	$1,248	1,930	52%	41	123	500