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Violent Crime in Mountain Home, Idaho (2026)

412.5 per 100K · 13% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

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Mountain Home has a violent crime rate of 412.5 per 100K, which is 13% above the national average of 363.8. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 242 per year.

In 2026, the violent crime rate in Mountain Home, Idaho is 412.5 per 100,000 residents, which is 13% above the national average of 363.8. That puts Mountain Home's violent crime close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Violent Crime Rate: Mountain Home vs State and National Averages

Mountain Home
412.5
Idaho Avg
359.3
National Avg
363.8

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

Your Odds: Violent Crime in Mountain Home

1 in 242

Approximate chance of being affected by violent crime in Mountain Home in a given year, based on the rate of 412.5 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Violent Crime?

Violent crime includes offenses where force or the threat of force is used against a victim. The FBI classifies four crimes as violent: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.

Other Crime Types in Mountain Home

C+
Property Crime2027.3/100K · 11% above avg
C+
Murder7.5/100K · 32% above avg
C+
Assault285.6/100K · 6% above avg
C
Robbery88.6/100K · 40% above avg
C+
Burglary306.2/100K · 13% above avg
C+
Theft1748.8/100K · 25% above avg
B
Vehicle Theft214.8/100K · 33% below avg

Violent Crime in Nearby Idaho Cities

CityGradeRate
Chubbuck
C+
381.4
Hayden
C+
387.6
Jerome
C+
408.4
Ammon
C+
366.3
Blackfoot
B-
297.3
Rathdrum
B-
316.2

Frequently Asked Questions About Violent Crime in Mountain Home

How bad is violent crime in Mountain Home?
As of 2026, Mountain Home's violent crime rate of 412.5 per 100K is 13% above the national average. It ranks behind 56% of US cities for violent crime.
What is the violent crime rate in Mountain Home?
As of 2026, 412.5 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 363.8 per 100K.
Is violent crime increasing in Mountain Home?
Crime rates in Mountain Home have been stable overall. Violent Crime has not shown significant movement.
How does Mountain Home's violent crime compare to Idaho?
Mountain Home's violent crime rate is higher than many Idaho cities. The rate of 412.5 per 100K is close to the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of violent crime in Mountain Home?
Based on the rate of 412.5 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 242 residents could be affected by violent crime in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Mountain Home safe from violent crime?
Mountain Home is about average for violent crime. The rate of 412.5 per 100K is close to 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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