The Safest and Most Dangerous Cities In Montana - 2018 Ranking!

Montana is one of the most naturally beautiful states in the country. It is brimming with beautiful landscapes, rolling hills, mountains, forests, and grasslands. The vast wilderness of Montana is exceptionally intriguing, you can drive for miles and not see any towns, hence the nickname”the Big Sky Country”.

The state is steeped in Native American history, where Pictograph Cave in Billings features artwork over 3,500 years old. Moreover, it’s the only state in the US whose constitution mandates teaching tribal history.

There is a variety of things to do and places to go in Montana. Whether you’re looking for small towns with old western charm or you want a bigger city with more to do, Montana has it. If you love the great outdoors, then you’ll have several cities to reside in that are both beautiful and safe. Residents of Montana have it all; they can go swimming, hiking, and fishing in the summer, and snow skiing and sledding in the wintertime. It is also close enough to the Canadian border to be able to see the Northern Lights on occasion.

Montana is most famous for its beautiful and expansive national state parks. Tourists gush over Yellowstone National Park and can experience a spectacular view of mountains, lakes, and about 50 glaciers in Glacier National Park.

If you are considering moving to Montana or you already live there, make sure to continue reading to find out how safe Montana is compared to other states, and learn about its safest cities based on the most recent FBI crime report.

Ranking at #28 in terms of safety, Montana is the nation’s 4th largest state with a population of 1.043  million residents.

When it comes to safe and dangerous cities, Lewiston which previously ranked #4 in terms of safety managed to climb its way up to the top as the #1 safest city in Montana, with a crime rate of 1996 per 100,000 people.

On the other hand, Kalispell comes in 1st as the most dangerous city, with a 6137 crime rate per 100,000 people. Home of the University of Montana and one of Montana's most populated cities, Missoula, ranks as the 2nd most dangerous city, while Billings, the state’s largest city by far, is the 4th most dangerous with a 5141 crime rate per 100,000 people. Montana’s college town, Bozeman is the 9th safest city. Coming at #11 is Helena the capital of Montana with a 4528 crime rate per 100,000 people.

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 Montana

Capital: Helena

Number of Counties: 56

Overall Population: 1.043 million inhabitants

Land Area: 147,040 square miles

Education Statistics: 29.9% of the population holds a bachelor's degree or higher, (percent of persons age 25 years+, 2011-2015)

Unemployment Rate: 4.0%

Crime Stats In Montana

Violent Crime Rate Per 100,000 Inhabitants: 368.3

Property Crime Rate Per 100,000 Inhabitants: 2,683.5

Montana’s Safety Rank: #28

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 5 Safest Cities In Montana

Table 2: Top 5 Most Dangerous Cities In Montana

Table 3: All Cities, Ranked By Population