Texas tops the list for ghost sightings, study reveals

Texas tops the list for ghost sightings, study reveals
Texas tops the list for ghost sightings, study reveals
DALLAS (KDAF) — The Action Network has ranked Texas as the most likely state to encounter a ghost, with a 5.15% chance of a sighting, just in time for Halloween.

The analysis by The Action Network considered factors such as ghost sightings, haunted locations, and cemeteries to determine the rankings. Following Texas, West Virginia and Maine are ranked second and third, respectively, for ghost sightings.

According to the findings, 1 in 14,000 Americans will see a ghost, with a national average of 3% odds of encountering one. The United States is home to 2,705 haunted locations, adding to the spooky allure.

10 States You’re Most Likely To See A Ghost

Rank State Probability Odds Total Sightings Number of cemeteries Haunted locations reported
1 Texas 5.15% +1,842 7641 18,496 118
2 West Virginia 4.54% +2,103 617 19,902 20
3 Maine 4.15% +2,310 811 7,343 26
4 Kentucky 4.07% +2,357 1261 46,718 51
5 Vermont 4.06% +2,363 245 1,935 22
6 Montana 3.87% +2,484 393 1,639 36
7 South Dakota 3.79% +2,539 428 2,680 12
8 Illinois 3.65% +2,640 2631 10,446 110
9 Ohio 3.63% +2,655 2985 12,148 78
10 California 3.45% +2,799 7284 2,916 207

West Virginia stands out with the highest number of cemeteries per 100,000 residents, while Vermont boasts the most haunted locations per person. In contrast, residents of Washington, D.C., are the least likely to experience a ghostly encounter.

All facts in this report were gathered by journalists employed by CW33. Artificial intelligence tools were used to reformat into a news article for our website. This report was edited and fact-checked by CW33 staff before being published.


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