These are the 5 most haunted states in the US, did yours make the list?

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The Halloween spirit is live and good this spooky season, but immoderate states crossed nan U.S. whitethorn beryllium "more haunted" than others.

BonusFinder, an online database, classed each 50 states and Washington, D.C., past calculated a people based connected a assortment of factors to thief found nan "spookiest" states.

From nan number of shade sightings and haunted locations to cemeteries and paranormal investigators each astir nan country, BonusFinder wished nan states pinch nan astir "haunted reputation." 

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"Whether it’s spine-chilling shade stories, eerie abandoned buildings aliases section legends that conscionable won’t die, America is rich | successful paranormal activity," BonusFinder shared successful its report.

"Prepare to research the spookiest corners of nan federation arsenic we uncover nan astir haunted U.S. states that are bound to springiness you goosebumps!"

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Based connected 4 creepy criteria, these are 5 "most haunted" states successful nan U.S., according to 1 source. (iStock)

Top 5 haunted states successful nan US

Out of 10, each authorities was classed based connected 4 criteria compared to nan wide organization of nan state.

The online database helps players find nan biggest bonuses disposable connected online casinos and sportsbooks successful nan U.S.; BonusFinder said it gathered nan information for this study utilizing Find a Grave, a nationalist database of cemetery records, positive nan Ghosts of America website and different resources.

1. Maine

Coming successful astatine No. 1 successful this study, Maine has a calculated "haunting score" of 8.11 retired of 10 — "from nan haunted halls of Fort Knox to nan eerie stories of nan Wadsworth-Longfellow House," BonusFinder reported.

The Pine Tree authorities has 7,226 cemeteries, 169 haunted locations, 781 shade sightings and 12 paranormal investigators. 

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Compared to nan different states and Washington D.C., Maine has nan 3rd astir shade sightings crossed America, down Iowa and Arkansas.

Maine besides has nan third-highest number of cemeteries per capita, pinch 51.54 cemeteries per 10,000 people, BonusFinder said. 

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The northeast authorities classed 4th connected nan database of most haunted locations and 5th based connected nan number of paranormal investigators, per capita connected some criteria.

2. West Virginia

West Virginia has a calculated "haunting score" of 8.00 retired of 10, putting it astatine No. 2 successful this list. 

Asylum successful West Virginia

The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum located successful West Virginia is reportedly a must-visit spot for shade hunters and paranormal seekers. (Barbara Nitke/Syfy/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)

It's "home to nan infamous Mothman fable and nan haunted Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, West Virginia is simply a hotspot for shade hunters and thrill-seekers," nan database stated.

The Mountain State has 19,669 cemeteries, 159 haunted locations, 613 shade sightings and 7 paranormal investigators. 

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West Virginia has nan astir cemeteries per capita, pinch 111.37 funeral grounds per 10,000 people.

And nan authorities has each sorts of spooky locations and paranormal encounters, making it nan ninth-highest ranking for shade sightings and nan 10th-highest number of haunted locations, each based connected per capita calculations.

3. Kentucky 

Kentucky, coming successful astatine No. 3, has a "haunting score" of 7.7 retired of 10 — based connected its 45,965 cemeteries, 412 haunted locations, 1,257 shade sightings and 19 paranormal investigators.

Kentucky spooky home

Kentucky has nan second-highest number of cemeteries per capita, pinch 101.23 funeral grounds per 10,000 people. (MyLoupe/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Home of specified haunted sights arsenic Waverly Hills Sanatorium — considered to beryllium 1 of nan astir haunted places successful nan world — nan authorities is classed ninth connected nan database of astir haunted locations crossed America.

The Bluegrass State besides has nan second-highest number of cemeteries per capita, for 101.23 funeral grounds per 10,000 people, BonusFinder shared.

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Based connected paranormal encounters, Kentucky classed only No. 17 based connected nan number of shade sightings successful nan authorities and No. 20 based connected paranormal investigators, calculated connected a per capita basis.

4. North Dakota 

North Dakota is nan 4th astir haunted authorities successful nan U.S., pinch 2,420 cemeteries, 89 haunted locations, 409 shade sightings and 7 paranormal investigators, according to BonusFinder.

Haunted grounds successful North Dakota

The haunted communicative of nan "Ghosts of Fort Totten" states that nan Totten Trail Inn, an historical tract successful North Dakota, has reliable rumors that corroborate nan location's haunted past. (Dan Koeck for The Washington Post via Getty Images)

"Though its immense prairies whitethorn look peaceful, North Dakota is revealed to beryllium nan 4th astir haunted authorities successful nan US. Securing a full haunting people of 7.67 retired of 10," nan database stated.

The authorities has nan fourth-highest number of shade sightings per capita, pinch 5.18 sightings per 10,000 people.

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While it mightiness beryllium known for its startling sights, including Bonanzaville and nan Ghosts of Fort Totten, nan authorities has nan 5th astir haunted locations — 1.13 spooky places per 10,000 people.

It is classed third-highest for its number of paranormal investigators and ninth for nan number of cemeteries per capita successful nan state.

5. Vermont 

The authorities of Vermont, ranking astatine No. 5 connected this list, has an charismatic "haunting score" of 7.55 retired of 10 owed to its 1,925 cemeteries, 90 haunted locations, 243 shade sightings and 6 paranormal investigators.

Vermont was revealed to person nan 2nd astir haunted locations per capita.

Vermont was revealed to person nan 2nd astir haunted locations per capita. (John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images)

"Vermont’s aged historical towns and heavy wilderness are premier territory for paranormal activity," BonusFinder added.

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The study revealed that Vermont has nan 2nd astir haunted locations, based connected nan per capita calculation — 1.39 spooky places per 10,000 people.

Vermont is classed No. 2 for its number of paranormal investigators, based connected nan per-capita calculations.

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Vermont is classed No. 2 based connected its number of paranormal investigators per capita, according to nan study. (John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images)

It is considered nan seventh highest for astir shade hauntings crossed nan country, 3.75 per 10,000 people, and classed 20th for nan number of cemeteries — 29.72 funeral grounds per 10,000 people, nan database reported.

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States pinch nan astir haunted locations overall

California (1,394), Texas (930), Ohio (913)

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Top states for shade sightings

Texas, California, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois

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Of each nan 50 states positive Washington D.C., these are spookiest states based connected nan eventual "haunting score." (Gregory Rec/Portland Press Herald via Getty Images; Barbara Nitke/Syfy/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)

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States pinch nan astir cemeteries overall

Kentucky (45,965), North Carolina, Virginia

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States pinch nan astir paranormal investigators

Texas (160), California (103), Virginia (44)

The highlights noted supra are besides from nan BonusFinder report. 

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