Safest Cities in Idaho

Top 33 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Idaho

1 Rexburg 20.6 per 1K

2 Moscow 26.9 per 1K

3 Fruitland 54.8 per 1K

4 Rupert 69.1 per 1K

5 Rigby 71.0 per 1K

6 Star 80.5 per 1K

7 Kuna 80.5 per 1K

8 Rathdrum 89.2 per 1K

9 Preston 90.4 per 1K

10 Burley 94.1 per 1K

11 Lewiston 127.5 per 1K

12 Middleton 131.0 per 1K

13 Meridian 159.2 per 1K

14 Sandpoint 180.3 per 1K

15 Post Falls 190.8 per 1K

16 Ammon 215.0 per 1K

17 Hailey 233.2 per 1K

18 Chubbuck 238.9 per 1K

19 Coeur d'Alene 252.6 per 1K

20 Idaho Falls 277.0 per 1K

21 Boise City 280.6 per 1K

22 Payette 305.2 per 1K

23 Nampa 311.6 per 1K

24 Caldwell 350.4 per 1K

25 Blackfoot 351.8 per 1K

26 Jerome 352.3 per 1K

27 Emmett 359.7 per 1K

28 Mountain Home 373.0 per 1K

29 Twin Falls 398.3 per 1K

30 Pocatello 412.3 per 1K

31 Garden City 440.5 per 1K

32 Hayden 509.0 per 1K

33 Eagle 661.8 per 1K

The safest cities in Idaho have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Rexburg leads with just 20.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

Low crime rates are associated with multiple factors including strong community bonds, well-funded police departments, economic stability, and high levels of education and employment. These cities often have active neighborhood watch programs and community policing initiatives.

Safety is consistently ranked as one of the top priorities for families choosing where to live. The cities on this list demonstrate that low crime and high quality of life often go hand in hand with strong economic conditions and community engagement.

Did You Know?

1. Rexburg has just 20.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents — well below the national average of about 4.0.
2. The safest cities tend to have strong economies, high education levels, and active community engagement programs.
3. Property crime rates in these cities are typically low as well, with most ranking below the national average across all crime categories.

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