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Is Mountain Home, Idaho Safe?

Population 16,779 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Mountain Home runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 82% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,880 per 100K.

Mountain Home Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMountain HomeIdaho AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate394.1316.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2222.31959.91,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate259.0--268.2
Theft Rate1880.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate230.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

261.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

394/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2222/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mountain Home

Violent crime in Mountain Home is close to the national average. The rate of 394.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2222.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,880 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mountain Home Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault259
097% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery84
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary342
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,880
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft230
072% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Mountain Home Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mountain Home
394.1
State
316.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mountain Home
2222.3
State
1959.9
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mountain Home Safety

Is Mountain Home safe?
Not especially. Mountain Home earns a D with a crime rate of 261.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Mountain Home?
261.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 394.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2222.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mountain Home safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mountain Home's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,880 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mountain Home?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mountain Home generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mountain Home police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mountain Home?
Crime rates have held steady in Mountain Home, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Mountain Home compare to other cities in Idaho?
Below average for the state. Mountain Home ranks behind about 84% of Idaho cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Mountain Home to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Mountain Home?
Bad. A D grade and 261.6 per-thousand rate put Mountain Home below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 394 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mountain Home?
394.1 per 100,000, which is 8% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (259), robbery (84), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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