# US serial killer per capita concentration rankings

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-serial-killer-per-capita-concentration-rankings
> Updated: 2026-08-27T12:30:25.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

An analysis of serial killer concentrations per capita across the United States identifies Wyoming as having the highest rate, with 13.59 individuals per one million residents. Other states appearing in the top rankings include Alaska, Oregon, Montana, and Missouri.

Subsequent reporting highlights Montana’s position as the fourth-ranked state, noting that eight known serial killers in the state were responsible for 47 victims. This results in a rate of six serial killers per one million people. Specific historical figures mentioned in relation to Montana include Wayne ‘Missoula Mauler’ Nance, David Meirhoffer, and Nathaniel Bar-Jonah.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Montana ranks among top five U.S. states for serial killer concentration

Montana ranks fourth in the U.S. for the highest concentration of serial killers per capita, with eight known killers responsible for 47 victims.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/montana-ranks-among-top-five-us-states-for-serial-killer-concentration

### 2026-08-01: Wyoming tops US per‑capita serial killer concentration ranking

The US holds 66.2% of global serial killers. Wyoming leads per‑capita rates at 13.59 per million, followed by Alaska, Oregon, Montana and Missouri, though overall odds remain low versus everyday risks.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wyoming-tops-us-percapita-serial-killer-concentration-ranking

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Cite as: US serial killer per capita concentration rankings. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/us-serial-killer-per-capita-concentration-rankings