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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	B+
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$683,777

Cost of Crime™ for Huson, MT

In 2025, crime will cost $961 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Huson ranks in the 76th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 76% of cities but less safe than 24%. This analysis applies only to Huson's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Huson is 16.28 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Huson Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Huson varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 52 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 65 in the southwest.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Huson, MT

The total projected cost of crime in Huson for 2025 is $683,777. This translates to approximately $421 per resident and $961 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Huson. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.6%

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

Huson, MT:	$421
Wolf Point, MT:	$1168
Columbia Falls, MT:	$251
Montana:	$495
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Huson is $421 per year, which is $43 less than the national average and $74 less than Montana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Huson:

In Wolf Point, MT, crime costs $1,168 per person, which is $747 more than in Huson.
In Columbia Falls, MT, crime costs $251 per person, which is $170 less than in Huson

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Huson	Cost per Huson Resident
Murder	$295,615	$182
Rape/Sexual Assault	$117,588	$72
Robbery	$11,877	$7
Assault	$42,854	$26
Kidnapping	$48,071	$30
Vehicle Theft	$38,564	$24
Burglary	$19,957	$12
Theft	$45,723	$28
Arson	$6,261	$4
Vandalism	$40,499	$25
Animal Cruelty	$2,435	$1
Drug Crimes	$12,519	$8
Identity Theft	$1,816	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$683,777	$421

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Huson, 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 Huson totals $2,535,518 ($1,560 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,219,296 ($1,981 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 Huson 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 Huson’s 1,625 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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Huson 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 Huson residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9183
Robbery	0.2324
Rape	1.193
Murder	0.0968
Total Violent Crime	2.441 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.433
Vehicle Theft	1.533
Burglary	1.354
Arson	0.1595
Total Property Crime	8.479 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.4879
Drug Crimes	1.042
Vandalism	3.489
Identity Theft	0.1444
Animal Cruelty	0.2026
Total "Other" Rate	5.365 (B+)

Individual Huson Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Frenchtown, MT	C+	C+	C
Ninemile, MT	B-	C-	B-
Alberton, MT	C+	C-	C+
Stark, MT	A-	B	B+
Lolo Hot Springs, MT	B-	C-	B
Arlee, MT	D	F	D-
Tarkio, MT	C+	C	B-
Dixon, MT	C	D	C+
Ravalli, MT	D	F	D+
Orchard Homes, MT	C-	D	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Huson 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
Audubon Park, KY	C-	B-	B-
Benedict, MD	B+	B	B
Pineview, GA	D	D+	D+
New Hartford, IA	A	B-	B-
Noxen, PA	A+	A+	A+
Oakford, IN	A	B-	B-
Oakwood, TX	D-	D-	D-
Odessa, NY	A	B-	B-
Oldenburg, IN	A+	A-	A-
Olivebridge, NY	B+	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Huson is safer than the Montana 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 Huson, MT average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Huson schools on SchoolGrade

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