There’s a Halloween candy that wins nationally, although plenty of states have other ideas. According to recent ordering data tracked across the country, some treats dominate everywhere while others are fiercely regional, and a few states don’t follow any pattern at all. Here’s how it breaks down:
1. The Northeast
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups lead the way in Pennsylvania, the same national favorite that’s now topped the charts for three years running. Elsewhere in the region, tastes get more particular: New York and Rhode Island both lean toward Kinder Bueno, while Connecticut favors Sour Patch Kids, part of a broader trend this year of sour and fruity candy gaining ground.
2. The South
Sweet Smiles, an affordable candy assortment with a mix of options, stands out across seven Southern states, including Georgia, Louisiana, and Tennessee. Nearby, Airheads wins out in Florida and Texas, part of a broader jump in popularity that took the taffy-style candy from tenth place nationally last year to seventh this year. Maryland leans toward Snickers, and North Carolina stands entirely alone in its preference for Hershey’s Bar. Virginia, meanwhile, sides with the national favorite, Reese’s.
3. The Midwest
Ohio joins the long list of states favoring Reese’s, but chewy candy has its own following elsewhere in the region. Laffy Taffy is the go-to choice in Iowa and Wisconsin, Illinois leans toward Sour Patch Kids, Missouri holds onto Twizzlers, and Minnesota stands alone with a preference for Mike and Ike.
4. The West and Southwest
Washington rounds out the Reese’s-dominant states, while the rest of the region splits in several directions. Arizona and California favor Red Vines, Idaho and Oklahoma lead the country in SweeTarts, Wyoming holds its own with Twizzlers, Alaska and Hawaii both prefer Lindt, Nevada leans toward Snickers, and Colorado stands alone with Haribo.
No single candy wins everywhere, but Reese’s comes closest, with plenty of states going their own way instead.
The Tradition Worth Protecting
Halloween is one of those traditions that turns a house into the neighborhood gathering spot for a night, porch light on, candy bowl ready, a steady stream of kids up and down the front steps. That’s also a lot of people who don’t live there passing through your property in a single evening.
That’s worth a second look, since most homeowners policies include some level of liability coverage for injuries that happen on your property, like a trick-or-treater slipping on a dark step or tripping over a decoration. Knowing your coverage is in good shape before the crowds show up is a lot easier than sorting it out after.
A homeowners policy review is a simple way to make sure your coverage keeps up with how your home is used, including nights like Halloween.
Contact a Westwood agent to review your policy and confirm your liability coverage is where it should be.
Please note: This article is for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not represent any specific insurance policy and does not modify any provisions, limitations, or exclusions of any current policy.
