Texas ranks high in cellphone usage concerns, study reveals

DALLAS (KDAF) — A new study by Amerisleep.com reveals that Texas is one of the top states with cellphone usage concerns.

The study analyzed over 1,000 phone-related search terms over the past year, finding that Texas residents make 412.28 phone-related searches per 100,000 residents each month. This is significantly higher than the national average of 309.41 searches per 100,000 residents.

“When people encounter a problem with their phone, it triggers real stress. In states with high search volumes, this suggests a collective anxiety about staying connected,” explains Dr. Colleen Ehrnstrom, a clinical psychologist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy.

Top 10 States

Overall Ranking	State	Average Monthly Search Volume Per 100k
1	Nevada	462.56
2	Louisana	455.4
3	Georgia	442.54
4	Florida	422.56
5	Texas	412.28
6	California	380.75
7	Colorado	369.63
8	North Carolina	359.93
9	Arizona	352.5
10	Maryland	351.45

West Virginia has the lowest cellphone search volume, with just 191.39 searches per 100,000 residents. This positions West Virginia, along with South Dakota and Wisconsin, as the least phone-reliant states.

The study also found that the most popular search term is “iPhone screen repair,” which averages 906,010 searches per month. Additionally, 40% of the top searches involve iPhone issues, including charging and camera problems.

The variation in cellphone dependence across states often reflects differences in lifestyle, tourism, and population density, according to the study.

The findings highlight significant differences in cellphone reliance across the United States, with Nevada showing the highest level of concern.

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