Cities / Berea
Is Berea, KY safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 10 Berea neighborhoods we score (average 81/100), 10 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
Safest neighborhoods in Berea
- 1Kingston· BereaKingston is an unincorporated hamlet situated between Berea and Richmond along US Highway 421. Characterized by rolling farmland, detached…83Go
- 2Slate Lick· BereaSlate Lick is a peaceful, semi-rural residential neighborhood located along the southern and eastern edges of Berea near the foothills of the…83Go
- 3Dreyfus· BereaDreyfus is an unincorporated rural community situated east of Berea in the Appalachian foothills of Madison County. It features scenic countryside…82Go
- 4Berea College· BereaBerea College is the historic heart of Berea, Kentucky, known for its tuition-free work college model, vibrant artisan craft heritage, and…82Go
- 5Bighill· BereaBighill is an unincorporated rural community southeast of Berea, set against the scenic backdrop of the Berea College Forest and rolling foothills…80Go
All Berea neighborhoods by safety score
Go — 8 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Kingston· BereaKingston is an unincorporated hamlet situated between Berea and Richmond along US Highway 421. Characterized by rolling farmland, detached…83Go
- Slate Lick· BereaSlate Lick is a peaceful, semi-rural residential neighborhood located along the southern and eastern edges of Berea near the foothills of the…83Go
- Dreyfus· BereaDreyfus is an unincorporated rural community situated east of Berea in the Appalachian foothills of Madison County. It features scenic countryside…82Go
- Berea College· BereaBerea College is the historic heart of Berea, Kentucky, known for its tuition-free work college model, vibrant artisan craft heritage, and…82Go
- Bighill· BereaBighill is an unincorporated rural community southeast of Berea, set against the scenic backdrop of the Berea College Forest and rolling foothills…80Go
- Wallaceton· BereaWallaceton is an unincorporated semi-rural neighborhood situated just south of Berea's town center, characterized by rolling Appalachian foothills…80Go
- Farristown· BereaFarristown is a historic, semi-rural community in Madison County settled post-Civil War as an independent African American township. Today it…80Go
- Whites· BereaWhites is a peaceful, semi-rural community situated along the northern edge of Berea in Madison County. It features rolling landscapes, dispersed…80Go
Go, stay aware — 2 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Buggytown· BereaBuggytown is a charming, historic pocket within Berea known for its artisan craft legacy, historic rail history, and proximity to the college…78Go, stay aware
- Bobtown· BereaBobtown is a historic African American community founded in the late 19th century, nestled in the rolling foothills just southeast of Berea. It…78Go, stay aware
Berea safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Berea?
Kingston scores highest at 83/100, followed by Slate Lick (83) and Dreyfus (82).
Is Berea safe to walk at night?
In the 8 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Berea areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Berea neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.