If you have lived in El Paso your whole life then you already know that our city is full of so many spooky ghost stories!
There’s the classic El Paso High ghost girl legend, then of course the story of La Llorona, and most recently I learned about a historic haunted mansion, The Kohlberg Mansion, that is actually on the market and for sale!
So, it’s no surprise when I came across a new study that has El Paso topping the list of Texas cities with the most reported ghost sightings.
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Texas the second-most haunted state in America for 2026
The study, conducted by Hard Rock Bet, examined five spooky factors across the country which included haunted locations, ghost towns, UFO sightings, Bigfoot reports and ghost sightings. Texas earned a score of 78.60 out of 100!
According to the study, Texas has 550 ghost towns, the highest number in the nation, along with 336 haunted locations. The state also recorded 6,909 reported ghost sightings and 6,786 UFO sightings.
But if you’re hoping to catch a glimpse of something supernatural this Halloween, you might not have to leave El Paso because our city ranked No. 1 among Texas cities for reported ghost sightings, with 197 encounters.
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Austin came in second with 115, followed by Corpus Christi with 105 and Laredo with 103. Midland rounded out the top five with 82 reported sightings. I guess everything REALLY is bigger and spookier in Texas!!
So, whether you believe in ghosts or prefer to keep your distance from anything that goes bump in the night, El Paso might be the perfect place to embrace your spooky side this Halloween.
Just remember to keep your eyes open. You never know who…. or what…. might be lurking in the shadows! *MUAHAHAHAHAHA*
Step Inside El Paso’s Haunted Kohlberg Mansion
You can actually buy one of El Paso’s most historic haunted mansions. Explore the Kohlberg Mansion and discover what paranormal investigators found inside.
Gallery Credit: Courtesy: Brandon Thomas/ Dead Battery Co.
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