{"id":6209,"date":"2025-10-12T10:41:27","date_gmt":"2025-10-12T14:41:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mroelectric.com\/blog\/?p=6209"},"modified":"2025-10-13T18:26:36","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T22:26:36","slug":"biggest-fears-by-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mroelectric.com\/blog\/biggest-fears-by-state\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are the Most Common Fears in Every U.S. State?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>From snakes in the grass to things that go bump in the night, fear is a universal experience \u2014 but what Americans are most afraid of depends on where they live. To find out which phobias haunt different corners of the country, we surveyed more than 2,400 people to uncover the most common fears in every U.S. state. The results reveal everything from timeless anxieties, such as public speaking, to spooky seasonal terrors, as well as larger societal worries that keep people up at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you dread spiders, losing your job, or stepping on stage in front of a crowd, this state-by-state breakdown sheds light on the fears that shape our daily lives \u2014 and shows just how much we have in common, even when it comes to what scares us most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-findings\">Key Findings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More Americans fear <strong>public speaking<\/strong> (32.3\u202f%) than <strong>snakes<\/strong> (30.7\u202f%).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Americans are more afraid of <strong>spiders<\/strong> than of exorcisms, possession, or ghosts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Societal fears, such as <strong>losing rights or liberties<\/strong> and the <strong>fear of nuclear war<\/strong>, dominate in most U.S. states.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-phobias-that-haunt-every-state\">Phobias That Haunt Every State<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1576\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mroelectric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MRO_BiggestFear-2_v2.jpg\" alt=\"Alt Text: A map of the U.S. showing the most common classic fear or phobia in each state.\" class=\"wp-image-6211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mroelectric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MRO_BiggestFear-2_v2.jpg 1576w, https:\/\/www.mroelectric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MRO_BiggestFear-2_v2-185x300.jpg 185w, https:\/\/www.mroelectric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MRO_BiggestFear-2_v2-630x1024.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.mroelectric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MRO_BiggestFear-2_v2-768x1248.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mroelectric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MRO_BiggestFear-2_v2-946x1536.jpg 946w, https:\/\/www.mroelectric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MRO_BiggestFear-2_v2-1261x2048.jpg 1261w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1576px) 100vw, 1576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Common Classic Fears or Phobias Nationwide:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fear of heights \u2014 50.2%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fear of public speaking \u2014 32.3%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fear of enclosed\/small spaces \u2014 32.1%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fear of snakes \u2014 30.7%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fear of water (deep water, oceans, etc.) \u2014 24.0%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fear of needles \u2014 13.9%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fear of flying \u2014 12.5%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fear of open\/crowded spaces \u2014 11.8%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fear of the dark \u2014 10.8%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fear of blood \u2014 7.3%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fear of holes \u2014 5.8%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fear of dogs \u2014 2.2%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fear of cats \u2014 0.6%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to everyday phobias, Americans aren\u2019t most worried about snakes or small spaces \u2014 it\u2019s <strong>heights<\/strong> that top the national list, with just over half of respondents saying they feel uneasy when they\u2019re up high. Right behind are fears that hit closer to home: nearly one in three people fear <strong>public speaking<\/strong> (32.3%) or <strong>enclosed\/small spaces<\/strong> (32.1%). Snakes (30.7%) and deep water (24%) also remain common sources of anxiety, but the data shows that human interaction and environmental context often scare us more than wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Breaking it down further, <strong>Gen Z and millennials<\/strong> are more afraid of public speaking, while <strong>Gen X and boomers<\/strong> are more likely to fear snakes or enclosed spaces. Gender differences also emerge: <strong>women<\/strong> report higher fear of public speaking, while <strong>men<\/strong> more often cite fear of small, confined places. These demographic patterns suggest that life stage and experience play a significant role in determining which anxieties come to the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regional clusters also reveal distinct phobia \u201chot spots.\u201d Many <strong>southern states<\/strong> report snakes as their leading fear, while <strong>midwestern<\/strong> and <strong>northeastern states<\/strong> tend to lean toward a fear of claustrophobia. On the West Coast, <strong>public speaking<\/strong> is particularly prevalent, perhaps reflecting a cultural emphasis on performance and communication.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-each-state-s-biggest-horror-related-fear\">Each State\u2019s Biggest Horror-Related Fear<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1576\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mroelectric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MRO_BiggestFear-3_v2.jpg\" alt=\" A map of the U.S. showing the most common Halloween or horror-themed fear in each state.\" class=\"wp-image-6212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mroelectric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MRO_BiggestFear-3_v2.jpg 1576w, https:\/\/www.mroelectric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MRO_BiggestFear-3_v2-185x300.jpg 185w, https:\/\/www.mroelectric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MRO_BiggestFear-3_v2-630x1024.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.mroelectric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MRO_BiggestFear-3_v2-768x1248.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mroelectric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MRO_BiggestFear-3_v2-946x1536.jpg 946w, https:\/\/www.mroelectric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MRO_BiggestFear-3_v2-1261x2048.jpg 1261w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1576px) 100vw, 1576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Common Halloween or Horror Fears Nationwide:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spiders \u2014 39.9%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exorcisms or possession \u2014 37.1%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dolls (creepy or possessed) \u2014 29.6%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demons \u2014 29.0%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ouija boards \u2014 21.1%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Haunted houses \u2014 15.5%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clowns \u2014 14.5%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zombies \u2014 11.8%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ghosts \u2014 11.0%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monsters \u2014 7.2%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vampires \u2014 4.2%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Witches \u2014 3.4%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to spine-chilling fears, <strong>spiders<\/strong> crawl into the top spot \u2014 nearly <strong>40% of Americans<\/strong> admit they fear the eight-legged creatures more than anything supernatural. This means that in states from <strong>California<\/strong> to <strong>Texas<\/strong> and across much of the Midwest, arachnophobia far outweighs ghost stories and haunted house scares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s not to say the paranormal doesn\u2019t spook people. <strong>Exorcisms and possession<\/strong> take second place nationwide (37.1%), followed by <strong>creepy or possessed dolls<\/strong> (29.6%) and <strong>demons<\/strong> (29%). Interestingly, these supernatural fears don\u2019t quite eclipse real-world creepy crawlies. Even in states like <strong>Oregon<\/strong> and <strong>Florida<\/strong>, where dolls dominate as the top horror fear, the broader national data suggests Americans feel more uneasy about what they can see skittering across the floor than what may lurk in the shadows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regional quirks add to the mix: Southern states like <strong>Georgia<\/strong> and <strong>Louisiana<\/strong> often cite possession-related fears, while northern states like <strong>Vermont<\/strong> and <strong>Wisconsin<\/strong> are more unnerved by eerie dolls. Still, the nationwide dominance of spiders proves that no matter how many horror movies we watch, nothing beats the primal dread of something with eight legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-societal-fears-keeping-americans-up-at-night\">Societal Fears Keeping Americans Up at Night<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1601\" height=\"2480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mroelectric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MRO_BiggestFear-4_v3.jpg\" alt=\"A map of the U.S. showing the most common societal or current events fears in each state.\" class=\"wp-image-6213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mroelectric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MRO_BiggestFear-4_v3.jpg 1601w, https:\/\/www.mroelectric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MRO_BiggestFear-4_v3-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/www.mroelectric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MRO_BiggestFear-4_v3-661x1024.jpg 661w, https:\/\/www.mroelectric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MRO_BiggestFear-4_v3-768x1190.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mroelectric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MRO_BiggestFear-4_v3-992x1536.jpg 992w, https:\/\/www.mroelectric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MRO_BiggestFear-4_v3-1322x2048.jpg 1322w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1601px) 100vw, 1601px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Common Societal Fears Nationwide:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fear of running out of money \u2014 57.9%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fear of losing rights or liberties \u2014 43.0%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fear of nuclear war \u2014 37.6%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fear of natural disasters \u2014 30.7%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fear of climate change \u2014 22.8%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fear of losing your job \u2014 21.8%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fear of losing health insurance \u2014 15.3%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fear of rising housing costs \u2014 14.7%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fear of another pandemic \u2014 13.3%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fear of AI taking over jobs \u2014 11.3%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond phobias and Halloween frights, Americans are grappling with anxieties rooted in the real world. The most pressing concern? <strong>Money.<\/strong> Nearly 58% of respondents fear running out of it, making financial insecurity the nation\u2019s top societal fear. Beyond that, more than two in five Americans worry about <strong>losing rights or liberties<\/strong>, underscoring a climate of political and cultural unease that spans both red and blue states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other modern anxieties also loom large. Over a third of Americans report fearing <strong>nuclear war<\/strong>, while about 31% are worried about <strong>natural disasters <\/strong>\u2014 concerns that often cluster by geography. States along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts, for instance, cite hurricanes and flooding as top fears. Meanwhile, states like <strong>Oregon, Vermont, and Delaware<\/strong> show higher levels of concern over <strong>climate change<\/strong>, reflecting a broader conversation about environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employment and stability also weigh heavily: <strong>Iowa, Indiana, Rhode Island, and Virginia<\/strong> all list job loss as their biggest societal fear, pointing to economic pressures at the individual level. With additional concerns around rising housing costs, health insurance, and even AI replacing jobs, it\u2019s clear that the nation\u2019s collective unease is sometimes less about monsters in the closet and more about the unpredictable forces shaping daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-our-fears-say-about-us\">What Our Fears Say About Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These insights reveal that while our fears may vary by region, age, or circumstance, they all speak to the human experience of vulnerability. Some are timeless and universal, while others are shaped by culture, politics, or geography; yet all remind us that fear is something we share, even if we don\u2019t always share the same one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At MRO Electric, we understand that fear can strike when the unexpected happens, particularly when critical equipment fails. That\u2019s why we offer fast, reliable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mroelectric.com\/repair\">repair<\/a> and replacement services to keep your operations running smoothly \u2014 explore more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mroelectric.com\/\">MRO Electric<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-methodology\">Methodology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To identify each state\u2019s most common fear, we surveyed 2,453 Americans between the ages of 18 and 77 across 47 states from August 13\u201319, 2025. Alaska, North Dakota, and Wyoming were excluded due to limited survey respondents. For classic fears and phobias, the fear of heights was the top response in nearly every state, with the exceptions of Arizona, Kansas, and Mississippi; therefore, the map highlights the runner-up fears instead. Similarly, for societal fears, the fear of running out of money dominated nationwide, except in Colorado, Maine, and Oklahoma, so the map reflects the runner-up fears for those states as well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From snakes in the grass to things that go bump in the night, fear is a universal experience \u2014 but what Americans are most afraid of depends on where they live. 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