Crime and safety report
Kootenai, ID Crime Rate and Safety Report
Kootenai, ID has a D safety grade and 31,515 crimes per 100k residents (2026). See violent and property crime rates and the safety map.
- Safety Grade
- D
- Safety Score
- 0
- Overall Crime Rate
- 31,515 per 100,000
- Violent Crime Rate
- 129 per 1,000
- Property Crime Rate Log in to view more
- Population
- 1,063
Kootenai, ID has safety grade D, a population of about 1,063, an overall crime rate near 31,515 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Kootenai, ID is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Kootenai, ID for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Crime Insights
Overall assessment
Kootenai, ID shows good safety standards with a B+ rating. While some crime exists, the area maintains reasonable safety levels for most residents.
Safety recommendations
With property crimes being more prevalent (52.8% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
Trend analysis
The relatively low crime count of 335 incidents suggests Kootenai maintains good community safety standards.
Comparison insights
Kootenai demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Narrative generated 2026-11-02T03:41:28.504Z. This is the narrative timestamp, rather than the reporting year of the underlying figures.
AI-Enhanced Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for an area identified by the GEOID "16000US1644200," a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total count of reported crimes is 335. Property crime constitutes the largest portion of offenses, with a total count of 177 incidents. Within this category, larceny/theft offenses are the most prevalent, accounting for 116 incidents, followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property with 32 incidents, burglary/breaking & entering with 15 incidents, motor vehicle theft with 8 incidents, and stolen property offenses with 6 incidents. Assault is the second most frequent crime category, with 135 reported incidents, all classified as assault offenses. Sex offenses account for 19 incidents, divided into sex offenses (14 incidents) and kidnapping/abduction (5 incidents). Homicide and other crimes are relatively rare, with each category reporting only 2 incidents. The "other" category includes counterfeiting/forgery. The homicide category includes homicide offenses. To provide a more comprehensive safety analysis, additional data points are needed. The city and state name associated with GEOID "16000US1644200" are required to gather demographic information such as population and median income. These figures are essential for calculating crime rates per 100,000 population, which allows for standardized comparisons with other regions. Furthermore, a safety score and grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip code data would enhance the analysis by providing a more granular understanding of crime distribution and risk levels within the area. Without this additional information, the analysis is limited to the raw counts and proportions of different crime categories.
Crime Categories
| Category | Reported incidents |
|---|---|
| Sex offenses | 19 |
| Others | 2 |
| Homicide | 2 |
| Property crime | 177 |
| Assault | 135 |
Safest Zip Codes
| ZIP code | County | Population | Supplied safety score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83841 | Bonner County | N/A | 99 |
| 83840 | Bonner County | N/A | 99 |
| 83716 | Ada County | N/A | 99 |
| 83813 | Bonner County | N/A | 99 |
High Crime Zip Codes
| ZIP code | County | Population | Supplied safety score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83677 | Valley County | N/A | 83 |
| 83278 | Custer County | N/A | 93 |
| 83446 | Clark County | N/A | 94 |
| 83424 | Teton County | N/A | 94 |
Kootenai, ID Crime Map
20 locations with supplied coordinates.
Nearby locations
Related analysis
FAQ about Kootenai, ID
What is the safety grade for Kootenai, ID?
PulseReal currently grades Kootenai, ID as D. The population used for these rates is 1,063. The overall crime rate on this page is about 31,515 per 100,000 residents.
How are crime rates calculated for Kootenai, ID?
Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Kootenai, ID?
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Kootenai, ID.
How often is Kootenai, ID’s crime data updated?
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
How can I evaluate Kootenai, ID as a real estate investment given its crime profile?
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Kootenai, ID and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
Sources & further reading
Check the underlying sources alongside the published figures and methodology.
- FBI Crime Data Explorer — official UCR crime statistics by state and agency.
- US Census Bureau — population, demographics, housing and income.
- HUD Market Data — affordability, fair-market rents and market reports.
- PulseReal methodology — formulas and data sources.
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