Texas named second most haunted state in America: Study reveals

DALLAS (KDAF) — Texas has been named the second most haunted state in America, according to a study conducted by Hard Rock Bet.

The study examined four factors to determine the rankings: haunted locations, ghost towns, UFO sightings, and average haunted house ratings.

Texas leads the nation with 550 ghost towns, showcasing its deep-rooted eerie history. The state boasts 120 haunted locations, making it a popular destination for thrill-seekers. Haunted houses in Texas have an average rating of 9.63 out of 10, the highest in the country. Texans have reported 6,592 UFO sightings, adding to the state’s spooky allure.

Rank	State	Number of Haunted Locations	Number of Ghost Towns	Number of UFO Sightings	Avg. Haunted House Rating	Spooky Score (out of 100)
1	California	136	273	16969	8.42	78.98
2	Texas	120	550	6592	9.63	76.82
3	Florida	120	264	8757	8.47	64.01
4	Ohio	171	66	4680	8.46	56.46
5	Pennsylvania	100	163	5314	8.3	50.79
6	Illinois	130	82	1447	8.86	47.25
7	Michigan	93	132	3854	8.2	45.9
8	Indiana	109	51	4458	8.17	45.42
9	Washington	40	136	7539	7.44	41.69
10	Kansas	37	279	1271	8.3	40.6
11	Kentucky	104	17	1802	8.4	39.74
12	Colorado	39	149	3503	8.58	39.04
13	Georgia	58	94	2901	8.62	38.59
14	Wisconsin	69	147	957	8.07	38.31
15	New York	91	12	1778	8.4	37.53

California was ranked as the most haunted state, with 136 haunted locations and 16,969 UFO sightings. Florida came in third, with 120 haunted locations and 8,757 UFO sightings.

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