Looking For A Safe Place To Call Home? 2024 Safest Cities In MT

We love Montana and so do a whole lot of other folks. Hence the reason people continue to move here on the regular.

Every year a list of the safest cities in Montana comes out. The list for 2024 has come out, and according to Area Vibes, here are 5 of the Safest Cities In Montana, 2024 edition.

Here is a recap of last year's safest cities (2023)

Top 5 Safest Cities In Montana, 2023

Like every state, there are always going to be a few towns that make us think twice about moving there or deciding where to raise our kiddos. But like I always say, "negative yells and positive whispers". The same goes for crime and violence; we hear about all the drug busts, assaults, break-ins, etc. It's not very often we hear about all the great things right?

Well, the list came out from Safewise, and we now know where the Five Safest Cities In Montana are.

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2024 TOP 5 SAFEST CITIES IN MONTANA

#5 Lewistown: Population of under 5k, Lewistown is perfect for anyone looking for a small town feel with big views.

📸Zillow/Kim Fitch 406-581-1496, AmeriMont Real Estate, Big Sky Country MLS — 📸Zillow/Kim Fitch 406-581-1496,
AmeriMont Real Estate, Big Sky Country MLS

#4 Bozeman: Bozeman has the largest population in the top 5 with just under 60k residents. Home to Montana State University, you will have numerous choices for schools, shopping, and of course, dining.

#3 Orchard Homes: Under 6k people call Orchard Homes, home. You will find the convenience of having Missoula right around the corner if you choose the #3 safest city in Montana as your next stop.

📸: Zillow, Mike Kaptur 406-546-6579, RE/MAX All Stars, Big Sky Country MLS — 📸: Zillow, Mike Kaptur 406-546-6579,
RE/MAX All Stars, Big Sky Country MLS

#2 Columbia Falls: Sitting along the Flathead River, Columbia Falls has made lists for not only being safe, but for also being one of the BEST places to live in Montana.

📸: Zillow, Aaron Noel 406-407-4857, Ideal Real Estate, MRMLS — 📸: Zillow, Aaron Noel 406-407-4857,
Ideal Real Estate, MRMLS

#1 SAFEST CITY IN MONTANA:

Whitefish: The list goes on and on for the #1 ranked city in Montana. A state park, beaches, mountains, fishing, the list is endless for Whitefish. If you are an outdoor enthusiast looking for a place to call home where you can still enjoy all of life's passions, Whitefish is your spot.

📸: Zillow, Ross A Pickert 406-253-2148, Glacier Sotheby's International Realty Whitefish, Pat E Donovan 406-261-6200, Glacier Sotheby's International Realty Whitefish, MRMLS — 📸: Zillow, Ross A Pickert 406-253-2148,
Glacier Sotheby's International Realty Whitefish,
Pat E Donovan 406-261-6200,
Glacier Sotheby's International Realty Whitefish, MRMLS

To compile the list, Area Vibes takes into consideration reported property crime and violent crime.

cc: Area Vibes Website

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Source: Here Are The Top 5 Safest Cities In Beautiful Montana, 2024