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New York is among the best states for haunted places and ghost sightings
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New York is among the best states for haunted places and ghost sightings

New York has some of the most haunted places and ghost sightings in the country, according to a study. Study published by BonusFinder.com.

The casino bonus and online casino review site analyzed the number of ghost sightings, haunted places, cemeteries, and paranormal investigators across the United States to compile a list of the most haunted states.

Here’s what you need to know.

A look at New York’s numbers

Although the Empire State ranks 49th out of 51 on the list of most haunted states, which also includes the District of Columbia, New York has a large number of haunted places and ghost sightings compared to other states. Here’s a closer look at how New York is faring:

  • Number of haunted places: 505
  • Number of ghost sightings: 2,162
  • Number of cemeteries: 12,540
  • Number of paranormal researchers: 26

Top 10 states with the most haunted locations

  1. California: 1,394
  2. Texas: 930
  3. Ohio: 913
  4. Pennsylvania: 747
  5. Florida: 607
  6. New York: 505
  7. Michigan: 435
  8. Kentucky: 412
  9. Illinois: 411
  10. Georgia: 407

Top 10 states with the most ghost sightings

  1. Texas: 7,619
  2. California: 7,338
  3. Ohio: 2,971
  4. Michigan: 2,811
  5. Illinois: 2,601
  6. Pennsylvania: 2,305
  7. Indiana: 2,201
  8. New York: 2,162
  9. Iowa: 2,057
  10. Oklahoma: 1,963

Emily Barnes reports on consumer issues for the USA TODAY Network’s New York Connect Team, focusing on fraud and recall-related issues. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @byemilybarnes. Contact at [email protected].