Maryland has been ranked the second-happiest state in America in 2024, according to the 2024 Happiest States in America report by WalletHub (a personal finance website). The report comes amid a recent Gallup poll found only 47% of Americans are very satisfied with their lives.
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After a brief decline in 2023, Maryland has returned to its previous ranking (2022) as the second-happiest state in the country. WalletHub evaluated the states using 30 metrics that measure well-being in various areas, including mental health, physical activity, work-life balance, and community strength.

Here’s a glimpse into Maryland’s happiness edge (1=Happiest; 25=Average):

• Overall Rank: 2nd
• Low Depression: 9th
• Low Suicide Rate: 4th
• Healthy Employment: 16th (low long-term unemployment)
• Work-Life Balance: 25th (average work hours)
• Strong Community: 29th (volunteer rate), 18th (divorce rate), and 17th (safety)

For the complete report, visit: https://wallethub.com/edu/happiest-states/6959