BALTIMORE, Md. (WJZ) — Few things are more important than safety when considering places to live. So, it’s a good thing Maryland ranks among the safest states in the country.
A new study from WalletHub compared the safety of all 50 states using five main categories: personal and residential safety, financial safety, road safety, workplace safety, and emergency preparedness.
READ MORE: Hogan Laments 'Senseless Act Of Violence Against Law Enforcement' After Baltimore Officer Dragged By CarBased on those criteria, Maryland ranks No. 11. In other words, it’s considered safer than the vast majority of its peers.
READ MORE: Baltimore Police Officer Still Fighting For His Life After Being Dragged By Car; Arrest Wednesday May Be RelatedSandwiched between New Jersey and Indiana on the list, the Old Line State stood out for its ratings in personal and residential safety, as well as workplace safety. Its worst score came in the road safety category.
MORE NEWS: Suspect Taken Into Custody Following 'Possible Barricade Situation'; May Be Related To Officer Who Was DraggedThe study found the safest states overall were Vermont (No. 1), Maine (No. 2) and New Hampshire (No.3). Rounding out the bottom of the list were Texas (No. 48), Mississippi (No. 49) and Louisiana (No. 50).
