The Safest and Most Dangerous Cities In Idaho - 2018 Ranking!
Idaho is the proud home to several natural wonders in this country. It is home to the nation's deepest river gorge, “Hell’s Canyon” on the Snake River, which is deeper than the “Grand Canyon”.
As a state, Idaho has much to offer to its tourists and residents; there is fantastic skiing on Schweitzer Mountain, whitewater rafting, mountain biking, and fishing on the Big Wood River. People who are into the outdoors love to come here and get away from densely populated areas and reconnect with nature.
While lumber and silver are important resources from Idaho, it is also one of only two places on the planet where you can find star garnets, India is the other. “The Gem State” gets its nickname for that fact that it produces 72 types of precious and semi-precious stones. Some of these stones cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
If you are considering moving to Idaho or you already live there, make sure to continue reading to find out how safe Idaho is compared to other states, and learn about its safest cities based on the most recent FBI crime report.
Ranking at #7 in terms of safety, Idaho has a very low crime level overall, making it among the top 10 safest states in America. When it comes to safe and dangerous cities, Rexburg is the safest city in the state with a 704.3 crime rate per 100,000 people.
Hailey, found in the central area of Idaho, ranks as the 2nd safest city in Idaho. As for the capital, Boise, it has surprisingly high levels of safety, as it ranks #16. When compared to other capitals, Boise is pretty safe with a 2623.3 crime rate per 100,000 people.
Also on the list is Meridian, the state’s 3rd most populous city and one of Idaho’s fastest growing cities. It ranked higher than Boise at #7 with a 1660 crime rate per 100,000 people. Among the largest cities in the state is Twin Falls with a population of 48,083 residents, ranking #14 in terms of safety.
On the other hand, Lewiston, Idaho's 2nd largest city, is the 2nd most dangerous city in Idaho. Moreover, Idaho Falls is one of the top 10 most dangerous cities, ranking at #9 with an average of 2717 crime rate per 100,000 people, according to FBI Reports
Find out if your city is one of the safest in the state, then review our resources for crime prevention tips and home security information.
More Information About Idaho
Capital: Boise
Number of Counties: 44
Overall Population: 1,683,140 inhabitants
Land Area: 83,642.1 square miles
Education Statistics: 25.9% of the population holds a bachelor's degree or higher, (percent of persons age 25 years+, 2011-2015)
Unemployment Rate: 2.9%
Crime Stats In Idaho
Violent Crime Rate Per 100,000 Inhabitants: 230.3
Property Crime Rate Per 100,000 Inhabitants: 1,744.2
Idaho’s Safety Rank: #7
Disclaimer:
In creating this ranking, we excluded all cities with population less than 5,000 residents as well as any cities that failed to submit a complete crime report to the FBI.
Table 1: Top 10 Safest Cities In Idaho
| Rank |
City |
Population |
Total Crime Rate
Per 100,000 Inhabitants |
| 1 |
Rexburg
Previous rank: 2 |
28112 |
704.0 |
| 2 |
Hailey
Previous rank: 3 |
8175 |
770.0 |
| 3 |
Fruitland
Previous rank: Not Ranked |
5170 |
1044.0 |
| 4 |
Rupert
Previous rank: 6 |
5736 |
1273.0 |
| 5 |
Weiser
Previous rank: 1 |
5281 |
1440.0 |
| 6 |
Preston
Previous rank: 4 |
5214 |
1554.0 |
| 7 |
Meridian
Previous rank: 5 |
94113 |
1660.0 |
| 8 |
Emmett
Previous rank: 8 |
6617 |
1919.0 |
| 9 |
Moscow
Previous rank: 11 |
25307 |
1987.0 |
| 10 |
Payette
Previous rank: 12 |
7360 |
2011.0 |
Table 2: Top 10 Most Dangerous Cities in Idaho
| Rank |
City |
Population |
Total Crime Rate
Per 100,000 Inhabitants |
| 1 |
Garden City
Previous rank: 2 |
11667 |
4319.0 |
| 2 |
Lewiston
Previous rank: 3 |
32665 |
4213.0 |
| 3 |
Chubbuck
Previous rank: 1 |
14515 |
4010.0 |
| 4 |
Blackfoot
Previous rank: 4 |
11700 |
3461.0 |
| 5 |
Pocatello
Previous rank: 5 |
54462 |
3373.0 |
| 6 |
Nampa
Previous rank: 7 |
91520 |
3251.0 |
| 7 |
Coeur d'Alene
Previous rank: 8 |
50155 |
3172.0 |
| 8 |
Sandpoint
Previous rank: 11 |
7931 |
3001.0 |
| 9 |
Idaho Falls
Previous rank: 9 |
59615 |
2717.0 |
| 10 |
Post Falls
Previous rank: 13 |
31026 |
2675.0 |
Table 3: All Cities, Ranked By Population
| City |
Population |
Total Crime Rate
Per 100,000 Inhabitants |
Safety Rank |
| Boise |
220749 |
2624.0 |
16 |
| Meridian |
94113 |
1660.0 |
7 |
| Nampa |
91520 |
3251.0 |
21 |
| Idaho Falls |
59615 |
2717.0 |
18 |
| Pocatello |
54462 |
3373.0 |
22 |
| Caldwell |
52792 |
2195.0 |
12 |
| Coeur d'Alene |
50155 |
3172.0 |
20 |
| Twin Falls |
48083 |
2552.0 |
14 |
| Lewiston |
32665 |
4213.0 |
25 |
| Post Falls |
31026 |
2675.0 |
17 |
| Rexburg |
28112 |
704.0 |
1 |
| Moscow |
25307 |
1987.0 |
9 |
| Chubbuck |
14515 |
4010.0 |
24 |
| Mountain Home |
13627 |
2054.0 |
11 |
| Blackfoot |
11700 |
3461.0 |
23 |
| Garden City |
11667 |
4319.0 |
26 |
| Jerome |
11234 |
2323.0 |
13 |
| Hailey |
8175 |
770.0 |
2 |
| Sandpoint |
7931 |
3001.0 |
19 |
| Rathdrum |
7681 |
2604.0 |
15 |
| Payette |
7360 |
2011.0 |
10 |
| Emmett |
6617 |
1919.0 |
8 |
| Rupert |
5736 |
1273.0 |
4 |
| Weiser |
5281 |
1440.0 |
5 |
| Preston |
5214 |
1554.0 |
6 |
| Fruitland |
5170 |
1044.0 |
3 |
