With only 44% of Americans saying they are “very satisfied” with the way their personal life is going, the personal-finance company WalletHub today released its report on 2025’s Happiest States in America, Despite the social media reaction that usually comes with these rankings, for just about every state, Maryland was ranked 2nd in the country.
To determine where Americans have the highest satisfaction with life, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 30 key indicators of happiness. The data set ranges from the depression rate and the share of adults feeling productive to income growth and the unemployment rate. Happiness in Maryland (1=Happiest; 25=Avg.):
- Overall Rank: 2nd
- 6th – % of Depressed Adults
- 38th – Adequate-Sleep Rate
- 5th – Suicide Rate
- 25th – Number of Work Hours
- 19th – Volunteer Rate
- 18th – Separation & Divorce Rate
- 16th – Safety
- 22nd – Share of Adults Feeling Active & Productive
For the full report, please visit:
https://wallethub.com/edu/happiest-states/6959
