By Insuranks
Zombie Apocalypse Preparedness 2023
It may (or may not) ever happen. But it’s a supernatural phenomenon we’ve all thought about…what would I do in a zombie apocalypse? Maybe you’ve grown up watching zombie movies, or you’re a fan of shows like The Walking Dead or the newly released The Last of Us. No matter your background in zombie lore, the question still stands, are you prepared in case of a zombie apocalypse?
We were curious as to which states are the most and least prepared and analyzed more than 1,000 Google search terms to determine that ranking. We also surveyed more than 1,000 Americans on zombies and what they might do in case of a zombie apocalypse.
When it comes to being prepared, Wyoming is the number one state ready to take on zombies. In case of a zombie apocalypse, it’s definitely an advantage to not live in a populated state and a mountainous state in the West would be a great place to avoid zombies (and other people). You could live off the land, and with a weapon stockpile, you’d be likely to make it through the apocalypse, at least until they discover a cure.
Right behind Wyoming is Alaska, another state where it’s easy to be prepared for a zombie apocalypse. As long as bears and moose don’t turn into zombies, you’ll likely also be able to ride out an apocalypse.
People in Vermont, North Dakota, and South Dakota are also among the top five states most prepared for a zombie apocalypse.
However, people in California are not as well-prepared. The Golden State ranks last and is the least prepared state to face a zombie apocalypse. Especially for those living near heavily populated cities like Los Angeles or San Francisco… perhaps now is the time to prepare.
Other states you should avoid in case of zombies include Texas, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania. Maybe it’s time for people in these states to invest in a remote cabin somewhere in the mountains.
Whether it’s inspired by world events, new video games, or new TV shows, in recent years there’s been an uptick in Google searches relating to a zombie apocalypse. Nationwide, between March 2019 and March 2021, there was a 41594% increase in searches for “CDC zombie apocalypse,” a 2082% increase in searches for “preparing for zombie apocalypse,” a 1025% increase in searches for “when will zombie apocalypse happen,” and a 120% increase in searches for “apocalypse weapons.”
