Texas Is America’s #1 State for Ghost Hunters

October is right around the corner, which means an entire month of all things spooky. If you are a Texan, you are in the top state in the nation for all things paranormal.

Texas Tops National Ghost Sighting Rankings

A comprehensive study from The Action Network has designated Texas as the top state in the nation for potential paranormal encounters. According to the research, Texans face a 5.15% probability of having a run in with a ghost. The reason? 764 documented ghost sightings, 118 officially recognized haunted locations, and more than 118,000 cemeteries scattered across the state makes Texas prime paranormal country.Across the United States as a whole, the baseline odds of encountering a ghost stand at roughly 3%.

The Nation's Most Active States for Paranormal Activity

Following Texas on the national list, West Virginia secured second place with a 4.54% chance of an encounter. Maine ranked third overall, registering a 4.15% likelihood of a ghost siting.

Other States Rounding Out the Top Ten For Ghost Encounters

Kentucky: Ranks fourth with a 4.07% chance.

Vermont: Claims fifth place with a 4.06% probability.

Montana: Places sixth at a 3.87% likelihood.

South Dakota: Ranks seventh with a 3.79% chance.

Illinois: Claims eighth position at a 3.65% probability.

Ohio: Holds ninth place with a 3.63% likelihood.

California: Rounds out the top ten with a 3.45% chance.

Low-Risk Zones for Ghost Sitings

If you want to avoid any possible chance of encountering a ghost, you might want to move to our nation's capital. According to the study's findings, residents and travelers in Washington, D.C., are statistically the least likely in the entire country to experience an encounter with a ghost.