Memphis, TN, October 16, 2025
News Summary
Memphis has been ranked as the third most nightmarish city in the U.S. according to a report by NapLab, scoring 70.46 out of 100. This ranking highlights concerns related to crime, supernatural occurrences, and urban elements contributing to fear. Other cities like Bakersfield and Baton Rouge were ranked ahead of Memphis, which raises questions about urban living and psychological impacts. The findings aim to improve understanding of safety and well-being in Memphis and similar cities.
Memphis Ranked Third-Likely City to Give You Nightmares in New Report
Memphis has been ranked third on a new list identifying U.S. cities most likely to give people nightmares, according to a report by NapLab. The report evaluated the 100 most populated cities in the United States, with Memphis scoring 70.46 out of a possible 100.
Bakersfield, California secured the top position with a score of 73.35, while Baton Rouge, Louisiana narrowly followed in second place with a score of 73.32. Memphis’s high ranking highlights several disturbing factors measured in the study, which analyzed a total of 14 data-based metrics.
Key Factors in the Nightmare Ranking
The report took into account a wide range of factors that may contribute to the perception of fear or unease within a city. Among these factors were:
- Artificial brightness
- Number of cemeteries
- Crime index
- Fatal car accidents
- Number of haunted houses
- Reported ghost sightings
- Reported alien sightings
- Number of indigenous venomous snakes and spiders
These metrics were instrumental in determining why Memphis ranked so highly on the list of nightmare-inducing cities. The combination of urban elements and reported supernatural occurrences certainly makes for a chilling atmosphere, according to the data collected.
Other Regional Rankings
In addition to Memphis, several other cities in the region were also highlighted on the list for their unsettling qualities. Little Rock, Arkansas, ranked fifth with a notable presence of similar nightmare-inducing factors. Birmingham, Alabama, is positioned at ninth place, while New Orleans, Louisiana, tied with Tulsa, Oklahoma, for the twelfth position. The proximity of these cities on the list further underscores the prevalence of unsettling elements in the South.
Understanding the Implications
The statistics gathered from this report serve to illustrate a broader concern regarding urban living and its potential psychological impacts. The elements measuredโranging from crime rates to ghost sightingsโpresent a composite view of how people may perceive safety, security, and overall well-being in their environment. This new ranking can help residents and city officials alike understand what aspects might need to be addressed to improve the quality of life.
Conclusion
While Memphis may be known for its rich culture and music scene, its new ranking as the third-likeliest city to induce nightmares reveals a darker side that draws upon a variety of unnerving factors. As more cities are evaluated and compared, it could lead to increased awareness and efforts to mitigate the elements contributing to these ominous rankings.
FAQ
What city is ranked third on the list of U.S. cities most likely to give people nightmares?
Memphis is ranked third on a new list identifying U.S. cities most likely to give people nightmares.
Who conducted the ranking of nightmare-inducing cities?
The report is by NapLab, which evaluated 100 most populated cities in the U.S.
What score did Memphis receive in the ranking?
Memphis received a score of 70.46 out of a possible 100.
What were some of the factors considered in determining the ranking?
Factors included artificial brightness, number of cemeteries, crime index, fatal car accidents, number of haunted houses, reported ghost sightings, reported alien sightings, and number of indigenous venomous snakes and spiders.
Which other cities are included in the ranking?
Other regional cities on the list include Little Rock, Arkansas, in 5th place; Birmingham, Alabama, in 9th place; and New Orleans, Louisiana, tied for 12th with Tulsa, Oklahoma.
| City | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield, California | 1 | 73.35 |
| Baton Rouge, Louisiana | 2 | 73.32 |
| Memphis, Tennessee | 3 | 70.46 |
| Little Rock, Arkansas | 5 | N/A |
| Birmingham, Alabama | 9 | N/A |
| New Orleans, Louisiana | 12 (tie) | N/A |
| Tulsa, Oklahoma | 12 (tie) | N/A |
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