Halloween In North Dakota Compared To Other States

Ok, just because I'm a tad bit older than half the people in the state doesn't mean I don't like Halloween

It was the highlight of the year for me when I was growing up in San Diego, California. I remember school carnivals, getting all dressed up, and going to as many houses as I possibly could get to, with a white pillow case in hand, my sole mission was to score candy! That was quite a long time ago, but I still feel the halloween spirit, so I was curious today, how does North Dakota fare against other states when it comes to Trick-or-Treating? Are the kids in Bismarck and Mandan still going out as much as when I was their age?

So is North Dakota one of the top states for Trick-or-Treating?

Well according to Kurufootwear.com we ( ND ) are not. Now that I broke the news, what state would you guess is number one? What findings do they base their study on?*** "we looked at all 50 states and ranked them based on five key factors*, from pedestrian safety to average temperatures on Halloween night. Which states came out on top?"

1. Illinois

Walkability Score: 77/100
Pedestrian Death Rate: 1.67 per 100k people
Youth Population: 21.2%
Expected Forecast: 51°F

"Illinois claims the top spot thanks to its unbeatable walkability, leading the list with a Walk Score of 77. Families here enjoy crisp Halloween nights averaging 51°F and a steady search interest in trick-or-treating. But Illinois also reports the highest pedestrian death rate in the top 10, making caution from both drivers and trick-or-treaters essential for a safe night"

Here is how North Dakota ranked - 25th overall.

***Methodology and Sources

Methodology

To find this year's top states for trick-or-treating, we analyzed five key factors and built a scoring system out of 100 possible points. Each factor was weighted equally at 20 points.

Walkability: Based on each state’s Walk Score. Higher scores indicate denser, more pedestrian-friendly environments that improve trick-or-treating conditions.

Google Search Interest in Halloween: Google Trends values (0–100 per state) were used as a proxy for Halloween enthusiasm in 2025, covering searches for “trick-or-treating.” States with higher search intensity scored better.

Child Population: Calculated as the percentage of each state’s population under 18. A larger share of children reflects a stronger demand for trick-or-treating.

Pedestrian Safety: Measured by pedestrian fatality rates per 100,000 people. States with lower rates earned higher scores, reflecting safer walking environments for families.

Average Halloween Temperature: Determined using the average October 31 high temperature for the largest city in each state. States with warmer averages scored higher.

Well listen kids, don't make your parents move to Illinois, ok?