The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Cooke City, MT: Crime Maps and Statistics

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$58,200

Cost of Crime™ for Cooke City, MT

In 2025, crime will cost $1,107 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Cooke City 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 Cooke City, MT Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Cooke City ranks in the 10th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 10% of cities but less safe than 90%. This analysis applies only to Cooke City's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Cooke City is 49.55 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Cooke City Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Cooke City varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 19 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 19 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Cooke City, MT see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Cooke City, MT

The total projected cost of crime in Cooke City for 2025 is $58,200. This translates to approximately $710 per resident and $1,107 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Cooke City. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Cooke City Compared to Other Cities?

Cooke City, MT:	$710
Wolf Point, MT:	$1168
Columbia Falls, MT:	$251
Montana:	$495
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Cooke City is $710 per year, which is $246 more than the national average and $215 more than Montana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Cooke City:

In Wolf Point, MT, crime costs $1,168 per person, which is $458 more than in Cooke City.
In Columbia Falls, MT, crime costs $251 per person, which is $459 less than in Cooke City

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Cooke City	Cost per Cooke City Resident
Murder	$4,320	$53
Rape/Sexual Assault	$5,510	$67
Robbery	$960	$12
Assault	$22,425	$273
Kidnapping	$1,793	$22
Vehicle Theft	$3,230	$39
Burglary	$3,978	$49
Theft	$5,714	$70
Arson	$399	$5
Vandalism	$6,707	$82
Animal Cruelty	$137	$2
Drug Crimes	$2,252	$27
Identity Theft	$775	$9
Total Cost of Crime	$58,200	$710

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Cooke City, MT

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 Cooke City totals $61,319 ($748 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $119,519 ($1,458 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 Cooke City 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 Cooke City’s 82 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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Cooke City 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 Cooke City residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	9.522
Robbery	0.3721
Rape	1.108
Murder	0.0280
Total Violent Crime	11.03 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.45
Vehicle Theft	2.544
Burglary	5.349
Arson	0.2017
Total Property Crime	21.55 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.3606
Drug Crimes	3.712
Vandalism	11.45
Identity Theft	1.222
Animal Cruelty	0.2254
Total "Other" Rate	16.97 (D-)

Individual Cooke City Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Silver Gate, MT	D-	F	D
Washoe, MT	C-	F	B
Roscoe, MT	F	D	F
Fishtail, MT	C-	D-	B-
Luther, MT	F	D-	F
Limestone, MT	D	D-	C-
Nye, MT	C-	D-	C+
Red Lodge, MT	F	D-	F
Jardine, MT	D-	F	D
Yellowstone National Park, WY	F	C	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Cooke City is higher 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
Gordontown, NC	C	D-	D-
Gwenford, ID	D	A+	A+
Gunn City, MO	B-	B+	B+
Gulf Port, IL	C-	D+	D+
Greer, MO	D-	F	F
Sundown, NY	B-	C	C
Greens Corner, ME	B+	B-	B-
Greenport West, NY	A	B+	B+
Sunnyside, MS	D+	C+	C+
Sunspot, NM	D-	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Cooke City is less safe than the Montana state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Cooke City, MT average SchoolGrade of B, with 45% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Cooke City schools on SchoolGrade

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