The Safest Small Towns In Idaho

Idaho is one of the safest states in America, with the statewide crime rate sitting 36% lower than the national average in 2024. Add safety measure to safety measure by identifying the safest places in the state to raise your family in peace and enjoy the state's natural beauty without the dangers and noise of the big city. This guide focuses on just that: small towns where long-term crime data show violent and property crime rates below state and national levels.

Weiser

Weiser, Idaho is located in southwest Idaho at the confluence of the Weiser and Snake Rivers. The small rural community of 6,249 takes its name from the Weiser River, which the Lewis and Clark Expedition had named for Private Peter Weiser, a member of the Corps of Discovery, more than two centuries ago and well before the town itself existed. This small town was given a safety grade of A by OpenCrime with a violent crime rate of 129.2 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1) and no murders on record for the past four years. Reported property crime has stayed very low as well. Weiser prides itself in their sense of community and love of families, and the traditional like-minded folk look out for one another. So if you're looking for tight-knit group of neighbors and peace of mind, consider Weiser to put down roots.

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