Here Are The 15 Safest And Most Peaceful Places To Live In Minnesota
With most media coverage focused on the big cities and dangerous places in Minnesota, we wanted to learn more about the smaller towns and cities in the state, and take some time to acknowledge the best cities in Minnesota when it comes to public safety. Whether you’re considering a move or want another reason to be proud of your hometown, it never hurts to know the most peaceful places to live in Minnesota, which is why we checked out info on the safest towns in Minnesota on Niche.com and reviewed the FBI Uniform Crime Reports as well. So without further ado, here are the most peaceful places to live in Minnesota.
During these uncertain times, please keep safety in mind and consider adding destinations to your bucket list to visit at a later date.
Plymouth reported low rates of robbery and assault, and according to FBI crime stats, comes in 15th for safest cities in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, the hard-working firefighters of Plymouth extinguished 166 fires in 2014 alone.
This photo was taken at Plymouth Fire Station II when they were recognized by Canine Companions for Independence.
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With low property theft rates, Isanti scores the 14th spot. With all the recreation opportunities, it's also a wonder that, according to the Minnesota Department of Health's Injury Data, the entire county reported low levels of injuries (fewer than 700 for the entire county in the 1st quarter of 2015). For more information, click here.
New Ulm has a low assault rate, and is one of the most fun towns in Minnesota, bringing in huge crowds to celebrate various holidays in traditional German fashion. For more information, click here.
Crookston reports low violent and property crimes. Their fire department also worked to extinguish 31 fires in 2014.
This photo was taken at their annual water wars event - which you should absolutely attend! For more information, click here.
The Defeat of Jesse James Days commemorate a major event in Northfield history, protecting the town from an attempted robbery from the notorious gang, and since then, Northfield has been keeping true to their crime-stopping roots and reports some of the lowest violent crime rates in the state. For more information, click here.
Thief River Falls has very low violent crime rates, and in 2014, the town's firefighters put out 40 fires, keeping loss to a mere $255,000. (Yes, it's a big number. But it's proportional to the number of fires, making it quite impressive.) For more information, click here.
Waseca is a supportive community, reporting violent crimes harming less than 0.2% of its population. It nabs the 7th spot for safest in Minnesota. For more information, click here.
With all these future firefighters and policemen, it's no wonder Wyoming has low property and violent crime rates. They had 31 fires in 2014, with the very low loss of $92,450. For more information, click here.
Jordan has time to educate future generations about public safety with some of the lowest vehicle theft and violent crime rates. For more information, click here.
Belle Plaine has low rates of violent crime (less than 0.4% of the population were victims of violent crime in 2013).
The police department also provides some amazing public safety tips and resources through their Facebook Page, so be sure to check it out. For more information, click here.
Glencoe has some of the lowest violent crime rates in the state, in fact the FBI only reported one case of violent crime in 2013. For more information, click here.
According to the FBI, Kasson reported only nine cases of burglary in 2013 and their violent crime rate was similarly low (with only 2 crimes reported). For more information, click here.
Scoring 4th safest in the entire nation, Hibbing had amazing low rates of violent and property crime with only 4 cases of violent crime and 6 cases of property crime. Their fire department is also extremely hardworking, putting out 66 fires in 2014.
This photo was taken during their fire department's recent Ice Rescue training. For more information, click here.
The most peaceful places to live in Minnesota aren’t limited to the towns mentioned above. Runner ups included Little Falls, Lake City, Hutchinson, New Prague, Albert Lea, Marshall, Fairmont, Eagan, Buffalo, and Big Lake. To see where your town scored, see the entire list here, and see your town’s count of individual crime types here.
With towns scoring 4th (Hibbing) and 17th (Kasson) overall in the entire nation, Minnesota definitely is a wonderful place to make your home. We should all be proud to live in a state where every small town works tirelessly to promote this great level of safety.
So, what do you think? Are these the best cities in Minnesota? Did we miss your hometown? Tell us!
Address: Waseca, MN 56093, USA
Address: Isanti, MN 55040, USA
Address: Hibbing, MN, USA
Address: Jordan, MN 55352, USA
Address: Northfield, MN 55057, USA
Address: Plymouth, MN, USA
Address: Belle Plaine, MN, USA
Address: Baxter, MN, USA
Address: Litchfield, MN 55355, USA
Address: Glencoe, MN 55336, USA
Address: New Ulm, MN 56073, USA
Address: Kasson, MN, USA
Address: Wyoming, MI, USA
Address: Crookston, MN 56716, USA
Address: Thief River Falls, MN 56701, USA
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Most Peaceful Places To Live In Minnesota
November 15, 2021
Daniella DiRienzo
What are the best cities in Minnesota?
When it comes to the best cities in Minnesota, there are lots of contenders, including Eden Prairie. Though located just 30 minutes southwest of the bustling Minneapolis, Eden Prairie boasts an undeniable small town feel, which is easily one of its biggest draws. The city’s perks haven’t gone unnoticed, either. Eden Prairie has been recognized as a great place to work and raise a family and has even been ranked one of the best places to live in the United States by Money magazine.
What are the most dangerous places in Minnesota?
Just like any other state, there are some dangerous places in Minnesota. One of the most notoriously dangerous places in Minnesota is Bemidji. The town is probably known most for being the home of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox as well as the setting for the TV show Fargo; however, it also has a reputation for some of the state’s highest crime rates. To put the things into perspective, in 2019, folks in Bemidji had a 1 in 13 chance of being the victim of a property crime.
Aside from the places mentioned above, what are the most peaceful places to live in Minnesota?
As far as the most peaceful places to live in Minnesota go, Ely definitely fits the bill. The small town is home to about 3,500 residents, a whole lot of natural beauty, and a wealth of recreational opportunities. Among Ely’s biggest perks is that it’s the gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, a 4,400-square-meter wilderness area, which is one of the most visited in the nation and is renowned as one of the world’s top canoeing destinations.
Address: Waseca, MN 56093, USA
Address: Isanti, MN 55040, USA
Address: Hibbing, MN, USA
Address: Jordan, MN 55352, USA
Address: Northfield, MN 55057, USA
Address: Plymouth, MN, USA
Address: Belle Plaine, MN, USA
Address: Baxter, MN, USA
Address: Litchfield, MN 55355, USA
Address: Glencoe, MN 55336, USA
Address: New Ulm, MN 56073, USA
Address: Kasson, MN, USA
Address: Wyoming, MI, USA
Address: Crookston, MN 56716, USA
Address: Thief River Falls, MN 56701, USA
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Minnesota staff writer for Only in Your State and owner of Minnesota blog NorthGuide.co, I'm a Minneapolis transplant who loves my cats, camera, and local coffee. On the weekends I'm usually exploring the North Shore or making my way through the list of Minnesota's State Parks. Want to talk about MN or ask me a question? Tweet me @sotafiedjo!
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