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Montana

Big Sky, Bigger Adventures

A Message from the Governor

Governor Gianforte is using his experience as an entrepreneur and job creator to get our economy going, get Montana open for business, create more good-paying Montana jobs.

Governor Greg Gianforte

Greg Gianforte

About Montana

Montana, often referred to as the “Treasure State” and the “Big Sky Country,” is a vast and breathtakingly beautiful state located in the western United States. Known for its rugged landscapes, pristine wilderness areas, and outdoor adventures, Montana offers a true escape into nature’s splendor.

Montana’s landscapes are marked by the majestic Rocky Mountains, vast forests, and expansive plains. Iconic national parks like Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park showcase the state’s natural wonders, including pristine lakes, towering peaks, and geothermal features.

Montana nature view

Crimes Overview

Montana’s crime rates show a lower murder rate compared to the national average, while rape and robbery rates are also lower. However, the state faces challenges with assault, vandalism, and theft rates slightly above the national average.

Montana has a lower rate of identity theft, but burglary and motor vehicle theft rates are slightly higher than the national average. Drug offenses are not a significant concern, but weapon law violations require attention, with a rate much lower than the national average.

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Montana Crime Rates by City

Baker

Belgrade

Billings

Bozeman

Bridger

Chinook

Colstrip

Columbia Falls

Columbus

Conrad

Cut Bank

Deer Lodge

East Helena

Ennis

Eureka

Fort Benton

Glasgow

Glendive

Great Falls

Havre

Helena

Hot Springs

Kalispell

Laurel

Lewistown

Livingston

Manhattan

Miles City

Missoula

Polson

Red Lodge

Ronan City

Sidney

Stevensville

St. Ignatius

Thompson Falls

Troy

West Yellowstone

Whitefish

Wolf Point

Metropolitan Counties

Carbon

Cascade

Missoula

Stillwater

Yellowstone

Non-Metropolitan Counties

Big Horn

Blaine

Broadwater

Butte-Silver Bow

Carter

Chouteau

Custer

Dawson

Deer Lodge

Fallon

Fergus

Flathead

Gallatin

Garfield

Glacier

Golden Valley

Granite

Hill

Jefferson

Lincoln

Judith Basin

Lake

Liberty

Lewis and Clark

Madison

McCone

Meagher

Mineral

Musselshell

Park

Petroleum

Phillips

Pondera

Powder River

Powell

Prairie

Richland

Roosevelt

Rosebud

Sanders

Sheridan

Sweet Grass

Teton

Toole

Valley

Wheatland

Wibaux