Lubbock snuck into the top 60 in a recent Halloween survey.<\/p>\n
Lubbock may not be known as \u201cHalloween Headquarters,\u201d but it still managed to scare up a respectable spot in this year\u2019s Best Cities for Halloween survey. Despite the city\u2019s reputation for being a little more church social than haunted hayride, the Hub City carved out an impressive #56 ranking nationwide.<\/p>\n
Perfect Weather Gives Lubbock the Edge in National Halloween Rankings<\/p>\n
What really gave Lubbock<\/a> an edge? According to WalletHub\u2019s data, our unbeatable fall weather took the top spot \u2014 literally. Lubbock ranked #1 in the nation for \u201cBest Halloween Weather,\u201d making it the perfect place for trick-or-treating, outdoor haunts, and costumed chaos.<\/p>\n The study also ranked Lubbock #60 for Trick-or-Treater Friendliness and #67 for Halloween Fun, based on factors like haunted houses per capita, potential trick-or-treat stops, and access to fall attractions. While some might argue the city was underrated in those categories, the overall showing proves that Lubbock\u2019s spooky spirit is alive and well \u2014 even if it\u2019s wrapped in a church bulletin.<\/p>\n Texas Tech Professor Helps Boost Lubbock\u2019s Halloween Cred<\/p>\n The annual WalletHub<\/a> survey consults experts from around the country, including Texas Tech\u2019s own Dr. Jenna R. LaFreniere, Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Studies. Her contribution helped ensure the Hub City\u2019s Halloween credentials were fully represented.<\/p>\n