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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$129,983

Cost of Crime™ for Mill Iron, MT

In 2025, crime will cost $1,342 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Mill Iron ranks in the 22nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 22% of cities but less safe than 78%. This analysis applies only to Mill Iron's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Mill Iron is 36.52 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Mill Iron Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Mill Iron varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 27 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 29 in the northeast.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Mill Iron, MT

The total projected cost of crime in Mill Iron for 2025 is $129,983. This translates to approximately $580 per resident and $1,342 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.9% of the median household income in Mill Iron. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Mill Iron Compared to Other Cities?

Mill Iron, MT:	$580
Wolf Point, MT:	$1168
Columbia Falls, MT:	$251
Montana:	$495
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Mill Iron is $580 per year, which is $116 more than the national average and $85 more than Montana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Mill Iron:

In Wolf Point, MT, crime costs $1,168 per person, which is $587 more than in Mill Iron.
In Columbia Falls, MT, crime costs $251 per person, which is $329 less than in Mill Iron

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Mill Iron	Cost per Mill Iron Resident
Murder	$29,487	$132
Rape/Sexual Assault	$16,260	$73
Robbery	$2,080	$9
Assault	$27,050	$121
Kidnapping	$6,331	$28
Vehicle Theft	$1,545	$7
Burglary	$9,034	$40
Theft	$9,203	$41
Arson	$746	$3
Vandalism	$16,713	$75
Animal Cruelty	$281	$1
Drug Crimes	$8,337	$37
Identity Theft	$2,915	$13
Total Cost of Crime	$129,983	$580

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Mill Iron, 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 Mill Iron totals $281,052 ($1,255 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $411,035 ($1,835 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 Mill Iron 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 Mill Iron’s 224 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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Mill Iron 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 Mill Iron residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.205
Robbery	0.2952
Rape	1.197
Murder	0.0700
Total Violent Crime	5.767 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.933
Vehicle Theft	0.4454
Burglary	4.446
Arson	0.1379
Total Property Crime	12.96 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.4661
Drug Crimes	5.032
Vandalism	10.44
Identity Theft	1.682
Animal Cruelty	0.1699
Total "Other" Rate	17.79 (D-)

Individual Mill Iron Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Ekalaka, MT	D	C-	D+
Webster, MT	D+	D+	B+
Capitol, MT	D	F	B
Gustave, SD	D	D-	B-
Willard, MT	C-	D+	A-
Camp Crook, SD	D	D-	B-
Hammond, MT	D	F	B
Ladner, SD	D	D-	B-
Ridgeway, MT	D	F	B
Baker, MT	B-	C+	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Mill Iron 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
Mekoryuk, AK	D	F	F
Mc Neill, MS	A-	A+	A+
McAlevys Fort, PA	B+	A	A
McCauley, WV	B-	B+	B+
McClellan Park, CA	F	F	F
McCord Bend, MO	C-	B+	B+
McKenzie Bridge, OR	D	D	D
McZena, OH	A-	B	B
Meadow Cliff, AR	D+	C-	C-
Meadow, SD	F	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Mill Iron 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 Mill Iron, MT average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Mill Iron schools on SchoolGrade

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