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Safest Counties in Michigan

Top 15 Michigan counties ranked by safety score — based on FBI UCR crime data.

Safest County

Dickinson County

90/100

State Avg Safety Score

47/100

Counties Ranked

83

of 83 total

Top 15 Safest Counties in Michigan

Dickinson County

Dickinson County, Michigan

Violent: 57.8 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 154.2 per 100K

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Lake County

Lake County, Michigan

Violent: 48.8 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 179.1 per 100K

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Presque Isle County

Presque Isle County, Michigan

Violent: 107.0 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 206.4 per 100K

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Midland County

Midland County, Michigan

Violent: 65.9 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 315.0 per 100K

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Leelanau County

Leelanau County, Michigan

Violent: 115.9 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 307.7 per 100K

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Ontonagon County

Ontonagon County, Michigan

Violent: 136.5 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 324.1 per 100K

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Montmorency County

Montmorency County, Michigan

Violent: 205.2 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 291.5 per 100K

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Livingston County

Livingston County, Michigan

Violent: 89.0 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 475.0 per 100K

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Ionia County

Ionia County, Michigan

Violent: 145.5 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 460.5 per 100K

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Emmet County

Emmet County, Michigan

Violent: 228.9 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 384.5 per 100K

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Iron County

Iron County, Michigan

Violent: 284.9 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 371.2 per 100K

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Sanilac County

Sanilac County, Michigan

Violent: 137.4 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 549.6 per 100K

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Lapeer County

Lapeer County, Michigan

Violent: 186.0 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 504.0 per 100K

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Chippewa County

Chippewa County, Michigan

Violent: 242.7 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 458.1 per 100K

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Houghton County

Houghton County, Michigan

Violent: 106.9 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 593.4 per 100K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the safest county in Michigan?

Dickinson County is the safest county in Michigan with a safety score of 90/100, based on FBI UCR violent and property crime data.

How are Michigan county safety scores calculated?

Safety scores are calculated on a 0–100 scale using FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. The score factors in violent crime rate and property crime rate per 100,000 residents. Higher scores indicate safer counties.

What are the top 5 safest counties in Michigan?

The top 5 safest counties in Michigan are: 1. Dickinson County (90/100), 2. Lake County (89/100), 3. Presque Isle County (86/100), 4. Midland County (84/100), 5. Leelanau County (82/100).

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Data Sources

Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.

Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.

Data as of 2026-03-10.

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