59844 Zip Code, Heron

Crime Rate & Statistics

A

Very safe zip code — well below-average crime rates

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Heron

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Moderate
Low 142 / 300 High
Violent Crime 135
35% above national avg
Property Crime 100
0% below national avg
City Ranking
0%
safer than other
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Is 59844 a Safe Zip Code?

Yes — this zip code is very safe. Zip code 59844 in Heron, MT has a safety grade of A. The overall crime index is 142, which is 42% above the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Heron.

Looking at specific crime types, robbery is the most elevated concern (index: 159, 59% above average), while larceny / theft is the lowest risk (index: 82). Violent crime is a particular area of concern relative to property crime in this zip code.

Highest Risk
Robbery · Index 159 (59% above avg)
Lowest Risk
Larceny / Theft · Index 82 (18% below avg)

59844 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Heron city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type Index vs National Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder
141 +41% Moderate
Assault
111 +11% Moderate
Robbery
159 +59% High
Rape
127 +27% Moderate
Property Crime
Burglary
128 +28% Moderate
Larceny / Theft
82 -18% Average
Vehicle Theft
89 -11% Average

59844 Crime Map

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59844 Demographics & Context

Population
991
Median Income
$62,174
Home Value
$199,352
Median Age
53
Pop. Density
5/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 12.1%
Graduate Degree 2.6%

Housing

79%
21%
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 93.6%
Black 0.6%
Hispanic 2.6%
Asian 0.6%
59844 Crime Map
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 59844, Heron?

Zip code 59844 in Heron, MT has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime index is 142, which is 42% above the national average. Zip code 59844 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Heron.

Is Zip code 59844 a safe neighborhood in Heron?

Zip code 59844 is generally considered a safe neighborhood in Heron, earning a crime grade of A. The highest concern is Robbery (index: 159), while Larceny / Theft is the lowest risk (index: 82). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Heron.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 59844?

The most prevalent crime type in Zip code 59844 is Robbery, with a crime index of 159 (59% above the national average). Violent crime is a particular concern in this neighborhood relative to property crime.

What are the demographics of Zip code 59844?

Zip code 59844 has a population of approximately 991. The median household income is $62,174. The median home value is $199,352. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 59844 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 59844's overall crime rate is 42% above the national average (index 142 vs 100). Within Heron, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated April 2026.