BALTIMORE, MD—With Independence Day right around the corner and high inflation threatening Americans’ financial independence, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2023’s Most Independent States.

Maryland came in at No. 15 on the list, with Utah leading the pack at No. 1.  Maryland was also previously named one of the most patriotic states in the U.S.

To determine the most self-sufficient states, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 39 metrics, which measure how dependent Americans are on the government and other people for finances, their jobs and personal vices. You can find highlights from the report below.

Independence in Maryland (1=Best; 25=Avg.):

13th – Median Debt per Income
2nd – Share of Adults Saving for Children’s College Education
25th – Share of Households Receiving Public Assistance
10th – Share of Jobs Supported by Exported Goods
3rd – Share of Current Adult Smokers

The full report can be viewed online at WalletHub here.

More in the video below.