Top 10 Most Halloween-Obsessed States in The Country

I know way too many people in Rockford who are absolutely obsessed with Halloween. Like, not just "I like spooky movies" obsessed, more of it's their entire personality.

They plan their costumes months in advance, have their houses decorated year-round, and some of them identify as vampires or witches. What a fun way to live! I'm not one of those people, but I wish I was more into Halloween because I'd go all out. I'd start with one of those 12-foot skeletons in my front yard. You know what I'm talkin' about!

So, you'd think Illinois would rank high on a list of the most Halloween-obsessed states, right? The amount of haunted houses, witches, vampires, and horror movie lovers we have, making the top 10 list should be easy.

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Well, crazy enough, we didn't make the top 10.

According to a new study, these are the top states:

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Idaho
North Dakota
Alabama
California
Iowa
New Hampshire
Oregon
Rhode Island
Wyoming

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Maybe it's because we aren't as verbally "expressive" about our love for this holiday, but Illinois at least deserved the tenth spot. I mean, all of the big box stores have Halloween decorations out before summer ends! How are we not the top %?!

Maybe we don't buy enough candy? Because Utah is insane when it comes to sugar consumption.

Utah leads the nation in sugar enthusiasm, with 85% of residents indulging in sweets, followed closely by Idaho and Maine at 84%. Trick-or-treat participation is highest in Ohio (68%), Indiana (64%), and North Dakota (63%). [WGOIRI]

Candy is so expensive, that's why Illinois waits until it all goes on sale a day or two after Halloween to buy it all up. I don't know, I think this list isn't accurate, or I'm delusional. Could be both.

Do you think Illinois should've ranked in the top 10?