The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Cobalt, ID: Crime Maps and Statistics

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C+
Property Crime Grade	A-
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$123,305

Cost of Crime™ for Cobalt, ID

In 2025, crime will cost $1,008 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Cobalt 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 Cobalt, ID Safe?

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Cobalt ranks in the 47th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 47% of cities but less safe than 53%. This analysis applies only to Cobalt's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Cobalt is 25.10 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Cobalt Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Cobalt varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 24 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 64 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Cobalt, ID see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Cobalt, ID

The total projected cost of crime in Cobalt for 2025 is $123,305. This translates to approximately $362 per resident and $1,008 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Cobalt. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.3%

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

Cobalt, ID:	$362
Ketchum, ID:	$629
Meridian, ID:	$206
Idaho:	$330
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Cobalt is $362 per year, which is $103 less than the national average and $32 more than Idaho's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Cobalt:

In Ketchum, ID, crime costs $629 per person, which is $267 more than in Cobalt.
In Meridian, ID, crime costs $206 per person, which is $155 less than in Cobalt

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Cobalt	Cost per Cobalt Resident
Murder	$24,042	$71
Rape/Sexual Assault	$20,475	$60
Robbery	$1,295	$4
Assault	$18,108	$53
Kidnapping	$1,857	$5
Vehicle Theft	$6,265	$18
Burglary	$7,504	$22
Theft	$6,735	$20
Arson	$801	$2
Vandalism	$9,745	$29
Animal Cruelty	$199	$1
Drug Crimes	$25,899	$76
Identity Theft	$380	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$123,305	$362

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Cobalt, ID

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 Cobalt totals $262,578 ($770 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $385,883 ($1,132 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 Cobalt 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 Cobalt’s 341 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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Cobalt 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 Cobalt residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.849
Robbery	0.1208
Rape	0.9903
Murder	0.0375
Total Violent Crime	2.998 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.814
Vehicle Theft	1.186
Burglary	2.426
Arson	0.0973
Total Property Crime	7.524 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0898
Drug Crimes	10.27
Vandalism	4.000
Identity Theft	0.1439
Animal Cruelty	0.0787
Total "Other" Rate	14.58 (D-)

Individual Cobalt Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Tendoy, ID	D+	C-	B
Salmon, ID	D	C	C
Carmen, ID	D	B+	C+
Lemhi, ID	D	D	B
North Fork, ID	D	B+	B-
Ellis, ID	D+	B-	B
May, ID	D	C+	B-
Jackson, MT	F	F	F
Shoup, ID	C-	B-	A
Leadore, ID	D	D	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Cobalt is lower 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
Jimtown, CA	C	C-	C-
Empire, OH	B-	D+	D+
English, KY	C	D-	D-
Ericson, NE	D	C	C
Evanston, TN	D-	F	F
Fallriver, TN	C+	C-	C-
Festus, FL	A+	B-	B-
Fiatt, IL	C	B-	B-
Fields Landing, CA	F	F	F
Fifty Lakes, MN	B-	B-	B-

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

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Cobalt, ID average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Cobalt schools on SchoolGrade

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