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

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

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

From the fig of shade sightings and haunted locations to cemeteries and paranormal investigators each astir the country, BonusFinder determined the states with the astir "haunted reputation." 

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

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

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

Top 5 haunted states successful the US

Out of 10, each authorities was ranked based connected 4 criteria compared to the wide colonisation of the state.

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1. Maine

Coming successful astatine No. 1 successful this study, Maine has a calculated "haunting score" of 8.11 retired of 10 — "from the haunted halls of Fort Knox to the eerie stories of the 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 the different states and Washington D.C., Maine has the 3rd astir shade sightings crossed America, down Iowa and Arkansas.

Maine besides has the third-highest fig of cemeteries per capita, with 51.54 cemeteries per 10,000 people, BonusFinder said. 

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The northeast authorities ranked 4th connected the database of most haunted locations and 5th based connected the fig 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. 

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 the infamous Mothman fable and the haunted Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, West Virginia is simply a hotspot for shade hunters and thrill-seekers," the 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 the astir cemeteries per capita, with 111.37 burial grounds per 10,000 people.

And the authorities has each sorts of spooky locations and paranormal encounters, making it the ninth-highest ranking for shade sightings and the 10th-highest fig 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 has the second-highest fig of cemeteries per capita, with 101.23 burial 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 the astir haunted places successful the satellite — the authorities is ranked ninth connected the database of astir haunted locations crossed America.

The Bluegrass State besides has the second-highest fig of cemeteries per capita, for 101.23 burial grounds per 10,000 people, BonusFinder shared.

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

4. North Dakota 

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

The haunted communicative of the "Ghosts of Fort Totten" states that the Totten Trail Inn, an historical tract successful North Dakota, has credible rumors that corroborate the 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 the 4th astir haunted authorities successful the US. Securing a full haunting people of 7.67 retired of 10," the database stated.

The authorities has the fourth-highest fig of shade sightings per capita, with 5.18 sightings per 10,000 people.

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

It is ranked third-highest for its fig of paranormal investigators and ninth for the fig of cemeteries per capita successful the state.

5. Vermont 

The authorities of Vermont, ranking astatine No. 5 connected this list, has an authoritative "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 the 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 survey revealed that Vermont has the 2nd astir haunted locations, based connected the per capita calculation — 1.39 spooky places per 10,000 people.

Vermont is ranked No. 2 for its fig of paranormal investigators, based connected the per-capita calculations.

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

It is considered the seventh highest for astir shade hauntings crossed the country, 3.75 per 10,000 people, and ranked 20th for the fig of cemeteries — 29.72 burial grounds per 10,000 people, the database reported.

More paranormal highlights crossed US

States with the 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

Of each the 50 states positive Washington D.C., these are spookiest states based connected the 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 with the astir cemeteries overall

Kentucky (45,965), North Carolina, Virginia

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States with the astir paranormal investigators

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

The highlights noted supra are besides from the BonusFinder report.