Ely, IA is an exceptionally safe place to live compared to the rest of the United States. The violent crime rate in Ely is 10.9, which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Ely is 12.8, which is much lower than the US average of 35.4. This makes Ely a great place to live for those who want to feel secure and avoid high-crime areas.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Ely violent crime is 10.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Ely property crime is 12.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Ely, Iowa does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Mount Vernon, Iowa. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Mount Vernon, Iowa. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.