This Is The Scariest State In America Data Shows Best Life

To analyze which state tipped the scary scale the most, we calculated each state’s percent of unsolved homicide cases over a nearly 30-year period based on a report from the nonprofit organization Project: Cold Case. Next, we used a ranking from Travel Channel, which rated how haunted each state is based on data from its paranormal TV series, including Ghost Adventures and Kindred Spirits, with 1 being the most haunted and 50 being the least. Then, we factored in the number of reported UFO sightings in each state per 100,000 people from SatelliteInternet.com, using data from the National UFO Reporting Center. Lastly, we included a report from The Washington Post on the total number of deaths caused by animals, including venomous spiders, snakes, bees, dogs, and other mammals, using the most recent available data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) over a 15-year period. Finally, we gave each of the four metrics a weighted value and plugged them into our exclusive algorithm to see where each state scored on our 100-point scale Scary Index. The three most populous states in the country found themselves on the eerier side of the scale, and yes, so did New Mexico. Where does your state rank? Read on to find out, and to discover the scariest state in America. And for the place that is scarily greedy, check out The Most Selfish State in America. Read the original article on Best Life. Unsolved homicide cases: 16 percent Haunted ranking: 43 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 2.53 Deaths caused by animals: 19 Scary Index Score: 0.00 Unsolved homicide cases: 28 percent Haunted ranking: 50 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 2.77 Deaths caused by animals: 9 Scary Index Score: 5.74 Unsolved homicide cases: 18 percent Haunted ranking: 43 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 4.72 Deaths caused by animals: 9 Scary Index Score: 13.40 Unsolved homicide cases: 20 percent Haunted ranking: 34 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 2.94 Deaths caused by animals: 15 Scary Index Score: 15.77 Unsolved homicide cases: 34 percent Haunted ranking: 43 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 1.60 Deaths caused by animals: 29 Scary Index Score: 16.03 Unsolved homicide cases: 11 percent Haunted ranking: 40 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 6.05 Deaths caused by animals: 10 Scary Index Score: 16.68 Unsolved homicide cases: 27 percent Haunted ranking: 40 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 1.98 Deaths caused by animals: 53 Scary Index Score: 17.25 Unsolved homicide cases: 17 percent Haunted ranking: 34 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 2.86 Deaths caused by animals: 70 Scary Index Score: 20.19 Unsolved homicide cases: 26 percent Haunted ranking: 40 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 4.51 Deaths caused by animals: 18 Scary Index Score: 25.57 Unsolved homicide cases: 23 percent Haunted ranking: 34 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 3.03 Deaths caused by animals: 59 Scary Index Score: 26.17 Unsolved homicide cases: 19 percent Haunted ranking: 34 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 3.56 Deaths caused by animals: 87 Scary Index Score: 28.99 Unsolved homicide cases: 20 percent Haunted ranking: 43 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 7.22 Deaths caused by animals: 13 Scary Index Score: 30.67 Unsolved homicide cases: 18 percent Haunted ranking: 28 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 3.74 Deaths caused by animals: 60 Scary Index Score: 31.27 Unsolved homicide cases: 36 percentae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Haunted ranking: 43 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 4.44 Deaths caused by animals: 9 Scary Index Score: 31.70 Unsolved homicide cases: 27 percent Haunted ranking: 28 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 2.85 Deaths caused by animals: 35 Scary Index Score: 32.35 Unsolved homicide cases: 26 percent Haunted ranking: 28 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 2.67 Deaths caused by animals: 66 Scary Index Score: 34.83 Unsolved homicide cases: 29 percent Haunted ranking: 27 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 2.90 Deaths caused by animals: 29 Scary Index Score: 35.02 Unsolved homicide cases: 36 percent Haunted ranking: 43 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 5.16 Deaths caused by animals: 12 Scary Index Score: 36.31 Unsolved homicide cases: 19 percent Haunted ranking: 22 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 2.16 Deaths caused by animals: 122 Scary Index Score: 38.86 Unsolved homicide cases: 18 percent Haunted ranking: 18 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 3.79 Deaths caused by animals: 45 Scary Index Score: 39.95 Unsolved homicide cases: 43 percent Haunted ranking: 49 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 6.09 Deaths caused by animals: 9 Scary Index Score: 42.62 Unsolved homicide cases: 40 percent Haunted ranking: 34 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 3.10 Deaths caused by animals: 50 Scary Index Score: 44.05 Unsolved homicide cases: 29 percent Haunted ranking: 25 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 4.94 Deaths caused by animals: 14 Scary Index Score: 46.71 Unsolved homicide cases: 45 percent Haunted ranking: 28 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 1.96 Deaths caused by animals: 56 Scary Index Score: 50.26 Unsolved homicide cases: 45 percent Haunted ranking: 28 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 2.85 Deaths caused by animals: 30 Scary Index Score: 51.53 Unsolved homicide cases: 36 percent Haunted ranking: 10 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 1.44 Deaths caused by animals: 52 Scary Index Score: 55.82 Unsolved homicide cases: 31 percent Haunted ranking: 13 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 2.91 Deaths caused by animals: 56 Scary Index Score: 56.20 Unsolved homicide cases: 33 percent Haunted ranking: 22 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 2.56 Deaths caused by animals: 120 Scary Index Score: 56.37 Unsolved homicide cases: 27 percent Haunted ranking: 11 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 4.27 Deaths caused by animals: 21 Scary Index Score: 56.54 Unsolved homicide cases: 33 percent Haunted ranking: 34 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 7.87 Deaths caused by animals: 9 Scary Index Score: 57.79 Unsolved homicide cases: 36 percent Haunted ranking: 22 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 4.86 Deaths caused by animals: 31 Scary Index Score: 59.72 Unsolved homicide cases: 19 percent Haunted ranking: 28 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 9.18 Deaths caused by animals: 34 Scary Index Score: 59.98 Unsolved homicide cases: 27 percent Haunted ranking: 8 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 2.69 Deaths caused by animals: 86 Scary Index Score: 60.29 Unsolved homicide cases: 34 percent Haunted ranking: 15 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 4.08 Deaths caused by animals: 39 Scary Index Score: 61.63 Unsolved homicide cases: 36 percent Haunted ranking: 11 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 1.84 Deaths caused by animals: 84 Scary Index Score: 61.84 Unsolved homicide cases: 23 percent Haunted ranking: 6 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 2.80 Deaths caused by animals: 108 Scary Index Score: 61.90 Unsolved homicide cases: 39 percent Haunted ranking: 8 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 2.45 Deaths caused by animals: 25 Scary Index Score: 63.08 Unsolved homicide cases: 40 percent Haunted ranking: 18 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 2.14 Deaths caused by animals: 107 Scary Index Score: 64.00 Unsolved homicide cases: 35 percent Haunted ranking: 6 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 1.59 Deaths caused by animals: 88 Scary Index Score: 65.20 And for the place that is least fun to 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Unsolved homicide cases: 29 percent Haunted ranking: 13 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 5.07 Deaths caused by animals: 63 Scary Index Score: 67.53 Unsolved homicide cases: 48 percent Haunted ranking: 18 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 2.31 Deaths caused by animals: 88 Scary Index Score: 71.00 And for the state that is most active between the sheets, This Is the Most Promiscuous State in America. Unsolved homicide cases: 43 percent Haunted ranking: 17 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 3.92 Deaths caused by animals: 56 Scary Index Score: 71.07 Unsolved homicide cases: 35 percent Haunted ranking: 18 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 6.20 Deaths caused by animals: 40 Scary Index Score: 71.96 Unsolved homicide cases: 37 percent Haunted ranking: 2 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 3.93 Deaths caused by animals: 13 Scary Index Score: 74.01 Unsolved homicide cases: 32 percent Haunted ranking: 26 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 9.17 Deaths caused by animals: 25 Scary Index Score: 75.09 Unsolved homicide cases: 35 percent Haunted ranking: 4 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 2.81 Deaths caused by animals: 112 Scary Index Score: 77.97 Unsolved homicide cases: 40 percent Haunted ranking: 15 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 2.64 Deaths caused by animals: 171 Scary Index Score: 79.63 And for the place where people are most likely to break their marriage vows, This Is the Most Adulterous State in America. Unsolved homicide cases: 39 percent Haunted ranking: 5 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 4.38 Deaths caused by animals: 77 Scary Index Score: 85.19 Unsolved homicide cases: 41 percent Haunted ranking: 1 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 1.90 Deaths caused by animals: 212 Scary Index Score: 97.45 And for more state guides delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter. Unsolved homicide cases: 29 percent Haunted ranking: 3 UFO sightings per 100,000 residents: 1.29 Deaths caused by animals: 356 Scary Index Score: 100.00 And for the place that’s the most crazy for cannabis, This Is the Most Stoned State in America.