The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Fort Kipp, MT: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$208,075

Cost of Crime™ for Fort Kipp, MT

In 2025, crime will cost $2,371 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Fort Kipp 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 Fort Kipp, MT Safe?

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Fort Kipp ranks in the 19th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 19% of cities but less safe than 81%. This analysis applies only to Fort Kipp's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Fort Kipp is 38.43 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Fort Kipp Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Fort Kipp varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 44 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Fort Kipp, MT see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Fort Kipp, MT

The total projected cost of crime in Fort Kipp for 2025 is $208,075. This translates to approximately $669 per resident and $2,371 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.5% of the median household income in Fort Kipp. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Fort Kipp Compared to Other Cities?

Fort Kipp, MT:	$669
Wolf Point, MT:	$1168
Columbia Falls, MT:	$251
Montana:	$495
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Fort Kipp is $669 per year, which is $205 more than the national average and $174 more than Montana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Fort Kipp:

In Wolf Point, MT, crime costs $1,168 per person, which is $498 more than in Fort Kipp.
In Columbia Falls, MT, crime costs $251 per person, which is $418 less than in Fort Kipp

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Fort Kipp	Cost per Fort Kipp Resident
Murder	$55,828	$180
Rape/Sexual Assault	$21,305	$69
Robbery	$3,440	$11
Assault	$53,562	$172
Kidnapping	$4,798	$15
Vehicle Theft	$11,326	$36
Burglary	$11,724	$38
Theft	$22,360	$72
Arson	$809	$3
Vandalism	$13,299	$43
Animal Cruelty	$262	$1
Drug Crimes	$5,931	$19
Identity Theft	$3,430	$11
Total Cost of Crime	$208,075	$669

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Fort Kipp, 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 Fort Kipp totals $486,845 ($1,565 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $694,920 ($2,234 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 Fort Kipp 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 Fort Kipp’s 311 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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Fort Kipp 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 Fort Kipp residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	5.997
Robbery	0.3516
Rape	1.130
Murder	0.0955
Total Violent Crime	7.574 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.88
Vehicle Theft	2.352
Burglary	4.156
Arson	0.1077
Total Property Crime	20.50 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2544
Drug Crimes	2.578
Vandalism	5.986
Identity Theft	1.425
Animal Cruelty	0.1141
Total "Other" Rate	10.36 (C-)

Individual Fort Kipp Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Brockton, MT	D-	F	D
Culbertson, MT	C+	B	C-
Mccabe, MT	D-	F	D
Froid, MT	D	B-	D-
Homestead, MT	D	D-	D+
Poplar, MT	F	F	F
Bainville, MT	D	B	D-
Medicine Lake, MT	D+	D	D+
Lambert, MT	D+	D-	C-
Reserve, MT	D	D-	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Fort Kipp 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
Rockwood Hill, TN	D+	D+	D+
McBride, OK	C-	C-	C-
Medart, FL	A	C-	C-
Milton, TX	A-	C-	C-
Montville, CT	B	A	A
Monument, NM	D	F	F
Reed, PA	A	A+	A+
Reeds Crossing, KY	B+	A-	A-
Reiffsburg, IN	A+	C+	C+
Richfield, NY	C-	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Fort Kipp is as safe as 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 Fort Kipp, MT average SchoolGrade of F, with 18% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Fort Kipp schools on SchoolGrade

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