The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Chilhowee, MO: Crime Maps and Statistics

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	A
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$539,206

Cost of Crime™ for Chilhowee, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $2,212 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Chilhowee in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Chilhowee, MO Safe?

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Chilhowee ranks in the 28th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 28% of cities but less safe than 72%. This analysis applies only to Chilhowee's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Chilhowee is 32.87 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Chilhowee Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Chilhowee varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 29 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 51 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Chilhowee, MO see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Chilhowee, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Chilhowee for 2025 is $539,206. This translates to approximately $813 per resident and $2,212 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.5% of the median household income in Chilhowee. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 48.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Chilhowee Compared to Other Cities?

Chilhowee, MO:	$813
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Chilhowee is $813 per year, which is $349 more than the national average and $153 more than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Chilhowee:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,193 more than in Chilhowee.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $591 less than in Chilhowee

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Chilhowee for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Chilhowee	Cost per Chilhowee Resident
Murder	$72,263	$109
Rape/Sexual Assault	$30,423	$46
Robbery	$16,399	$25
Assault	$342,517	$517
Kidnapping	$7,323	$11
Vehicle Theft	$14,064	$21
Burglary	$8,709	$13
Theft	$9,396	$14
Arson	$2,316	$3
Vandalism	$14,263	$22
Animal Cruelty	$381	$1
Drug Crimes	$20,654	$31
Identity Theft	$496	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$539,206	$813

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Chilhowee, MO

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Chilhowee totals $720,925 ($1,087 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,260,131 ($1,901 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Chilhowee crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Chilhowee’s 663 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Chilhowee Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Chilhowee residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	17.99
Robbery	0.7864
Rape	0.7568
Murder	0.0580
Total Violent Crime	19.59 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	2.736
Vehicle Theft	1.370
Burglary	1.448
Arson	0.1446
Total Property Crime	5.699 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1822
Drug Crimes	4.212
Vandalism	3.011
Identity Theft	0.0967
Animal Cruelty	0.0776
Total "Other" Rate	7.579 (C+)

Individual Chilhowee Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Chilhowee is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Chilhowee.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Old Chilhowee, MO	D+	F	A
Post Oak, MO	C	F	A-
Magnolia, MO	C-	F	A-
Norris, MO	A	B+	A+
Shawnee Mound, MO	A	A+	A
Leeton, MO	C+	D-	B+
Huntingdale, MO	A-	A+	A
Blairstown, MO	A-	C-	A+
Medford, MO	A-	A	A-
Quarles, MO	A	A+	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Chilhowee is similar versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Browns Valley, MN	F	D-	D-
Kilkenny, MN	A-	A	A
Clearview, OK	D	F	F
Centralhatchee, GA	A+	A	A
Carr, CO	D-	D+	D+
Cameron, IL	C+	C	C
Valhermoso Springs, AL	D+	D	D
Buckskin, IN	C+	C+	C+
Bucklin, MO	B-	D+	D+
Kent, AL	C	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Chilhowee is safer than the Missouri state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Chilhowee, MO average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Chilhowee schools on SchoolGrade

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