Decreases in Mobility Cause Higher Rates of Anxiety Among Americans

Rhea-AI Summary

QuoteWizard®, a LendingTree company, reported significant impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on mobility rates across the U.S. In June 2020, 36.5% of adults experienced anxiety or depressive disorders, a stark rise from 11% in 2019. States like California, Hawaii, and Arizona showed the least mobility due to restrictions. A 9% reduction in retail and recreation activities correlates with increased home stays, with about 33% of individuals opting to remain at home compared to pre-pandemic levels. The analysis was based on Google and CDC data regarding mobility.

Positive

• Increased awareness of mental health issues due to mobility restrictions may lead to greater demand for supportive services.
• QuoteWizard's report positions the company as a provider of relevant insights during the pandemic.

Negative

• Significant decline in mobility could negatively impact sectors reliant on consumer activity, such as retail and services.
• Rising mental health issues might lead to increased financial strain on healthcare resources over time.

SEATTLE, Aug. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- QuoteWizard®, a LendingTree company, and one of the nation's leading online insurance marketplaces released a report which states mobility rates have been most affected by the coronavirus pandemic. With one-third of Americans choosing to stay home during the COVID-19 pandemic, there's been a decline in America's mobility.

Mobility can be looked at as the rate at which people are getting out of the house and traveling to work, retail and recreation. Limited mobility is a likely cause of added mental health strain for many in those states where mobility is limited. The new reality of spending most of our time at home and not having the luxuries of going out and being social can take a toll on our mental health.

Visit the full report here, https://quotewizard.com/news/posts/states-mobility-during-covid-19

Key Findings:

• In June 2020, 36.5% of adults in the United States experienced symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorder, compared to 11% in the same period in 2019.
• Millennials have seen nearly a 20% increase in anxiety from April to July 2020.
• California, Hawaii and Arizona are considered to be the least mobile states due to COVID-19-related restrictions.
• A 9% reduction in retail and recreation activities in the U.S. means lower levels of mobility.
• About 33% of people are choosing to stay at home compared to pre-coronavirus rates.

Methodology

QuoteWizard analyzed Google and CDC data that looked at mobility factors during the COVID-19 pandemic. We built a composite ranking of each state based on two key mobility factors: the rate of retail and recreation and the rate of people staying at home. These mobility factors are ranked to show which states are considered to be least mobile by comparison. Each rate of retail and recreation and people staying at home is based on historical norms. States with negative rates of retail and recreation are considered to be lower than normal. States with high rates of people staying at home are considered to be higher than normal

Rank	State	% Recreation and Retail	% At Home
1	California	-30	35
2	Hawaii	-33	34
3	Arizona	-23	34
4	New York	-21	34
5	Nevada	-19	34
6	Maryland	-14	36
7	Massachusetts	-14	35
8	New Jersey	-18	33
9	Washington	-15	32
10	Florida	-21	31
11	New Mexico	-14	32
12	Connecticut	-10	33
13	Pennsylvania	-12	31
14	Oregon	-11	31
15	Texas	-15	28
16	Vermont	-8	32
17	Virginia	-8	32
18	Utah	-11	30
19	Illinois	-11	29
20	Rhode Island	-3	34
21	Colorado	-10	29
22	Michigan	-9	28
23	Delaware	-1	34
24	Minnesota	-8	28
25	North Carolina	-7	28
26	Ohio	-7	28
27	Kentucky	-8	27
28	Louisiana	-12	24
29	Georgia	-9	26
30	Wisconsin	-7	27
31	New Hampshire	1	31
32	Idaho	-3	28
33	West Virginia	-5	27
34	Alaska	8	31
35	Maine	8	31
36	Montana	2	30
37	Indiana	-3	27
38	South Carolina	-5	25
39	Tennessee	-5	25
40	Kansas	-3	26
41	North Dakota	-4	25
42	Wyoming	9	28
43	Alabama	-7	22
44	Arkansas	-4	24
45	Iowa	-3	24
46	Missouri	1	26
47	Mississippi	-4	21
48	Nebraska	-2	23
49	Oklahoma	-2	23
50	South Dakota	6	24

About QuoteWizard QuoteWizard (quotewizard.com) is an insurance comparison marketplace for consumers looking to save on insurance. QuoteWizard provides consumers with direct access to thousands of qualified agents in all 50 states, as well as major carriers, who offer personalized quotes and the opportunity to save up to 40% on auto, home, health, and life insurance. Agents and carriers, in turn, benefit from millions of highly qualified leads, calls, and traffic to their site. Based in Seattle, QuoteWizard was founded in 2006.

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About LendingTree LendingTree (NASDAQ: TREE) is the nation's leading online marketplace that connects consumers with the choices they need to be confident in their financial decisions. LendingTree empowers consumers to shop for financial services the same way they would shop for airline tickets or hotel stays, comparing multiple offers from a nationwide network of over 500 partners in one simple search, and can choose the option that best fits their financial needs. Services include mortgage loans, mortgage refinances, auto loans, personal loans, business loans, student refinances, credit cards and more. Through the My LendingTree platform, consumers receive free credit scores, credit monitoring, and recommendations to improve credit health. My LendingTree proactively compares consumers' credit accounts against offers on our network and notifies consumers when there is an opportunity to save money. In short, LendingTree's purpose is to help simplify financial decisions for life's meaningful moments through choice, education and support. LendingTree, LLC is a subsidiary of LendingTree, Inc.

Media Contacts:
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FAQ

What did QuoteWizard's report reveal about mobility during COVID-19?

QuoteWizard's report indicated a significant decline in mobility due to COVID-19, with 36.5% of adults experiencing anxiety or depressive symptoms in June 2020.

Which states were reported as the least mobile during the pandemic?

The least mobile states were California, Hawaii, and Arizona, with significant restrictions reducing recreation and retail activities.

How much did retail and recreation activities decline in the U.S.?

Retail and recreation activities in the U.S. saw a 9% reduction, indicating lower levels of mobility.

What percentage of people chose to stay at home compared to pre-coronavirus rates?

About 33% of people opted to stay at home compared to pre-coronavirus mobility rates.

What methodology did QuoteWizard use for the mobility report?

QuoteWizard analyzed Google and CDC data to assess mobility factors, ranking states based on retail and recreation rates and home-staying behaviors.