Would you be willing to bet that odds are high you’ll witness paranormal activity in states famous for their haunting histories, such as Louisiana or Massachusetts? Before placing any wagers, you might want to check out a new supernatural study. It comes from an unlikely source and reveals some surprising results. Let’s check it out.
The Supernatural Study
GreatLakesStakes.com, a Michigan-centered gambling news and information site, gathered information from the National UFO Reporting Center and Ghosts of America. After determining the total number of UFO and ghost sighting reports in each state, they analyzed the odds of where you’re most and least likely to see activity.
But they also combined the data and factored in each state’s population to determine the odds of where you’re most and least likely to see the supernatural overall.
Supernatural Study’s Top 10 Most and Least Common States to See a UFO
If you want to visit a state where odds are in your favor that you’ll encounter extraterrestrial life, or if you want to avoid such states, check out these Top 10s.
The numbers in parentheses represent the total number of reported UFO sightings.
Top 10 States Where You’re Most Likely to See a UFO
- California (15,072)
- Florida (7,513)
- Washington (6,720)
- Texas (5,631)
- New York (5,403)
- Arizona (4,604)
- Pennsylvania (4,592)
- Ohio (4,110)
- Illinois (4,025)
- Michigan (3,383)
Top 10 States Where You’re Unlikely to See a UFO
- North Dakota (264)
- South Dakota (355)
- Delaware (373)
- Wyoming (380)
- Vermont (559)
- Rhode Island (566)
- Alaska (611)
- Hawaii (634)
- Nebraska (653)
- Mississippi (732)
Supernatural Study’s Top 10 Most and Least Common States to See a Ghost
If you want to visit a state where odds are in your favor that you’ll see a ghost, or if you want to avoid experiencing such paranormal activity, check out these Top 10s.
The numbers in parentheses represent the total number of reported ghost sightings.
Top 10 States Where You’re Most Likely to See a Ghost
- Texas (7,382)
- California (6,973)
- Ohio (2,903)
- Michigan (2,704)
- Illinois (2,529)
- Pennsylvania (2,239)
- Indiana (2,150)
- New York (2,130)
- Oklahoma (1,901)
- Virginia (1,869)
Top 10 States Where You’re Unlikely to See a Ghost
- Delaware (123)
- Hawaii (185)
- Wyoming (215)
- Alaska (219)
- Vermont (233)
- Rhode Island (250)
- New Hampshire (279)
- Nevada (366)
- Montana (389)
- North Dakota (403)
Supernatural Study’s Most and Least Common States to Spot the Supernatural Overall
The numbers in parentheses represent your odds of spotting supernatural activity overall.
And, if like me, you’re wondering what the “+” before the number means, Sports-King.com explains it best, “a minus sign indicates a favourite to win, while a plus sign indicates an underdog.”
Basically, whether the odds are more favorable or less for seeing a UFO or ghost, when it comes to the supernatural, it’s really a longshot overall.
Top 8 States Where You’re Most Likely to Experience Paranormal Activity Overall
These eight states are the ones with the “best” odds. (a.k.a. Highest with under +100,000.)
- Maine (+71,900)
- Vermont (+78,600)
- Montana (+82,300)
- Alaska (+86,800)
- Wyoming (+97,900)
- New Mexico (+98,400)
- Washington (+98,500)
- Oregon (+99,100)
Top 12 States Where You’re Least Likely to Experience Paranormal Activity Overall
These 12 states have the “lowest” odds. (a.k.a. Worst, or “most extreme,” as GreatLakesStakes.com put it with greater than +200,000.)
- Louisiana (+264,400)
- Georgia (+255,600)
- New York (+255,200)
- Maryland (+240,700)
- Florida (+239,200)
- New Jersey (+253,800)
- Texas (+231,300)
- Mississippi (+223,900)
- North Carolina (+220,300)
- Tennessee (+202,000)
- Alabama (+201,600)
- Delaware (+201,300)
Top 3 Takeaways from the Supernatural Study
1. UFOs more common than ghosts
According to their study, you’re more likely to see a UFO in America than a ghost.
2. Population matters
Some states that ranked high on either the ghost or UFO lists, or both, suddenly ranked low overall, and vice versa, when population was factored in.
Especially in Texas and California. Both ranked high on the individual UFO and ghost lists, but don’t bet on them overall. Odds are against you.
3. Overall, seeing a ghost or UFO is rare
People experience weird things. There’s no denying that. But when it does happen, it’s actually very uncommon.
Or maybe it’s just not common for people to report their UFO encounters and ghost sightings?
For More Info
To read the whole report and to see where your state ranks, visit https://www.greatlakesstakes.com/news/sightings-of-the-supernatural.
Check-In
Does your state rank in the top 10 of the supernatural study for either a most or least likely place to see a UFO, ghost, or the supernatural overall?
Courtney Mroch is a globe-trotting restless spirit who’s both possessed by wanderlust and the spirit of adventure, as well as obsessed with true crime, horror, the paranormal, and weird days. Perhaps it has something to do with her genes? She is related to occult royalty, after all. Marie Laveau, the famous Voodoo practitioner of New Orleans, is one of her ancestors. That could also explain her infatuation with skeletons.
Speaking of healing, to learn how she channeled her battle with cancer to conjure up this site, check out HJ’s Origin Story.
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Texas is in the top 10 of everything. We just found a little home in a little town. it has pretty dark skies. I’ll be looking for those UFO’s!
OMG…dark skies. I’m SO envious. Although, our skies aren’t as bright as some places, but our house has the misfortune of having the streetlights shine in. But oooo! I hope if you spot any UFOs you’ll write about them. I’ll be watching for it!
Maybe this will help me narrow down the new locale search!
The one state where I had multiple “paranormal” or yet-to-be-explained stuff happen to me was Vermont!
OMG! I’m SO glad you saw this post because not until I saw your comment did I put two and two together who I was thinking I should point this article out to…YOU!
GET OUT! Okay, you’re going to have to share about that sometime!!!!
I had three weird encounters there, that I remember…it’s a neat state!
TEASE! lol If you’re comfortable sharing any of them, feel free to send an email detailing them!