
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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