When looking to relocate to a new city or neighborhood there are several factors to consider: opportunity, schools, commute time, friendly neighbors, and safety.

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While one of the benefits of living in Montana is that we don't see near the crime that some might see in the big cities, we still have our fair share of illegal activity here in Big Sky Country. However, Montana has more than a few options for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle and live in a safe area.

WalletHub decided to look at the safest cities across America for 2024 and one Montana city was ranked among the safest in the United States.

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Before we reveal the "safest" city in Montana, let's look at the most affordable places to live in The Treasure State.

Montana's Top 6 Most Affordable Places To Live

If you're looking for a piece of Montana to call home, but you're on a budget, it can be hard to make the dream of home ownership come true. However, there are still towns here in Big Sky Country that are affordable to the average person.

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Which Montana city is the safest?

According to the data, the safest city in Montana and one of the safest in America is Missoula, MT. Missoula is the second biggest city in Montana and is home to the University of Montana. Missoula also has a cool downtown vibe with a vibrant social scene and tons of outdoor activities to participate in.

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WalletHub used the following factors to determine the safety of each town listed:

  • Home and Community Safety Rank
  • Natural Disaster Risk
  • Financial Safety Risk
Source: WalletHub

Missoula wasn't the only town that made the list. Billings also showed up coming in at 71st.

How did Billings make the list?

For those wondering how Billings and Missoula are the only two towns on the list, it seems population is a factor in determining all of this. According to other studies, Bozeman is always considered one of the safer towns in the state, and Bozeman, nor any of the smaller cities made the list.

The 7 Most Dangerous Towns In Montana

Based on information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, these are the most dangerous towns in Montana according to population and the number of violent and property crimes.

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Ten Best Towns To Raise A Family In Montana

Montana is a great place for those looking to raise a family. So which towns are the best? According to the folks at Niche, some Montana towns stand out a little more than others when it comes to the best places to start and raise a family in The Treasure State.

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