Colorado Among The Worst For Trick Or Treating Candy

DENVER (CBS4) - Turns out, Colorado isn't that great for handing out a lot of Halloween candy.

A study by Ibotta, a Denver-based shopper rewards app, looked at candy purchases across all 50 states for the last two years.

Merchandise is Offered for Sale at Walgreens — WHEELING, IL - SEPTEMBER 19: Halloween candy is offered for sale at a Walgreens store on September 19, 2013 in Wheeling, Illinois. Walgreens, the nation's largest drugstore chain, has been expanding the merchandise offerings at many of their stores to include fresh food and grocery items. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Oregon and Washington topped the rankings as the best states for trick-or-treating, based on average candy purchases per person. Oregon residents spent an average of $40.29 on candy. Washington, New Jersey, Utah and California round out the top five.

Halloween 2012 In New York City — NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 31: An adult dressed as a werewolf gives candy to young children who are "trick or treating" as Brooklyn residents participate in Halloween activities on October 31, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

Colorado, along with Alabama, Michigan, Georgia and Ohio were the bottom five for spending money on Halloween candy. Ohio was the worst, spending $11.22 per person.

Nationwide, Americans spent an average of $16.45 per person on Halloween candy.

The study also found Oct. 30 is the worst day to save money on Halloween candy. The best day was Oct. 27.

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