Could You Encounter A Ghost In South Dakota?

It's the time of the year when ghosts and goblins take center stage and rekindle the debate about whether or not they truly exist.

Are you a believer?

If you live in South Dakota, you have good reason to be one.

Tracking Ghost Sightings

The Action Network has analyzed ghost sightings, haunted locations, cemeteries, and other spooky factors to find the most likely place to see a ghost. Considering this, South Dakota came in seventh overall, with a 3.79% odds of seeing a ghost.

That's one for every 2,175 residents of the Mount Rushmore State.

Interesting Findings

According to the numbers, there were 428 ghost sightings in South Dakota last year, in a state that is home to 246 ghost towns and nearly 300 cemeteries per 100,000 people.

READ MORE: South Dakota, Iowa Ghost Towns Among Smallest Populations in U.S.

 10 States You’re Most Likely To See A Ghost

1. Texas 5.15%
2. West Virginia 4.54%
3. Maine 4.15%
4. Kentucky 4.07%
5. Vermont 4.06%
6. Montana 3.87%
7. South Dakota 3.79%
8. Illinois 3.65%
9. Ohio 3.63%
10. California 3.45%

South Dakota Cities You’re Most Likely To See A Ghost

(Sightings per 10,000 Residents)

1. Wallace 106.38
2. Astoria 77.52
3. Deadwood 57.35
4. North Eagle Butte 50.19
5. Kyle 35.96
6. Oglala 33.82
7. Rosebud 26.12
8. Madison 24.72
9. Pine Ridge 21.25
10. Custer 16.65

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