Kentucky Ranks Among America's Spookiest States

Halloween is almost here, and if there's one thing we know about Kentucky, it's that we don't mind a good scare! From haunted attractions to spooky decorations, the Bluegrass State knows how to get into the Halloween spirit. And apparently, the rest of the country is taking notice!

A new round of Halloween coverage has put the spotlight back on a ranking that should make Kentuckians proud. We're talking haunted houses, creepy old buildings, and enough ghost stories to keep you checking over your shoulder on the way to the car. So, where does Kentucky land among the states that love Halloween most? Let's say we're in pretty good company!

Which States Are Crazy About Halloween?

According to ConsumerAffairs, Kentucky ranks No. 3 among the most Halloween-obsessed states in the country. New Hampshire takes the top spot, followed by Maine, with Ohio and Virginia rounding out the top five.

The ranking, featured again in 2026 coverage, looks at things like haunted attractions, pumpkin patches, Spirit Halloween stores, and online searches for everything from Halloween candy to spooky music. In other words, there's a little more to it than counting how many houses have inflatable ghosts in the front yard!

Kentucky Is No. 1 for Haunted Attractions!

But here's the spooky fun part! Kentucky may be No. 3 overall, but we take the top spot for haunted attractions per capita.

If you're looking for a good scare, the Bluegrass State has plenty of places to put your nerves to the test. Louisville's famously haunted Waverly Hills Sanatorium has a reputation that reaches well beyond Kentucky, while Bardstown's Old Talbott Tavern has its own collection of ghostly legends.

And that's just the beginning. We have creepy historic buildings, reported paranormal activity, and plenty of local ghost stories that have been passed down for generations. You don't have to look too hard to find someone around here who knows a spooky story or two!

Kentucky Loves to Decorate, Too!

Haunted houses aren't the only sign that Kentuckians love Halloween. ConsumerAffairs also found that Kentucky has a high level of search interest in Halloween decorations.

Have you seen some of the Halloween decorations people put up these days? Some yards are pretty elaborate! And judging by how much Kentuckians search for Halloween decorations, we're definitely a state that likes to get into the spirit.

Whether you're decorating the porch, loading up on candy, or heading out to find the scariest haunted house around, Kentucky clearly knows how to have some Halloween fun. As a matter of fact! We compiled a list of events all over the area this season.

So, if you needed another reason to love living in the Bluegrass State, here's one more. We may not be No. 1 overall, but when it comes to haunted attractions, Kentucky is leading the pack! And I'm here for it.

SOURCE: ConsumerAffairs