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Murder in Mountain Home, Idaho (2026)

7.5 per 100K · 32% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Mountain Home has a murder rate of 7.5 per 100K, which is 32% above the national average of 5.7. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 13,333 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Mountain Home, Idaho is 7.5 per 100,000 residents, which is 32% above the national average of 5.7. That puts Mountain Home's murder above the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Mountain Home vs State and National Averages

Mountain Home
7.5
Idaho Avg
5.6
National Avg
5.7

Rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI UCR data.

Your Odds: Murder in Mountain Home

1 in 13,333

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Mountain Home in a given year, based on the rate of 7.5 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Murder?

Murder and non-negligent manslaughter is the willful killing of one person by another. This does not include deaths caused by negligence, suicide, or justifiable homicide.

Other Crime Types in Mountain Home

C+
Violent Crime412.5/100K · 13% above avg
C+
Property Crime2027.3/100K · 11% above avg
C+
Assault285.6/100K · 6% above avg
C
Robbery88.6/100K · 40% above avg

Murder in Nearby Idaho Cities

CityGradeRate
Chubbuck
C+
5.9
Hayden
B-
4.4
Jerome
B-
5.2
Ammon
C+
6.9
Blackfoot
B-
5.3
Rathdrum
C+
6.3

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Mountain Home

How bad is murder in Mountain Home?
As of 2026, Mountain Home's murder rate of 7.5 per 100K is 32% above the national average. It ranks behind 60% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Mountain Home?
As of 2026, 7.5 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 5.7 per 100K.
Is murder increasing in Mountain Home?
Crime rates in Mountain Home have been stable overall. Murder has not shown significant movement.
How does Mountain Home's murder compare to Idaho?
Mountain Home's murder rate is higher than many Idaho cities. The rate of 7.5 per 100K is above the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Mountain Home?
Based on the rate of 7.5 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 13,333 residents could be affected by murder in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Mountain Home safe from murder?
Mountain Home is about average for murder. The rate of 7.5 per 100K is above the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Mountain Home safety overviewHow we calculate grades

2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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