Cities / Pennsylvania / Parkesburg
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Parkesburg neighborhoods we score (average 78/100), 1 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
What makes up this score?City average
78
Go, stay aware
Neighborhoods scored
1
1 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 0
- Go, stay aware: 1
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 1 safest neighborhoods in Parkesburg
Best things to do in Parkesburg
- Tour and dine at the large Victory Brewing Company production facility and taproom
- Walk around Minch Park and enjoy local community sports and recreational facilities
- Explore the nearby countryside and farm markets bordering Lancaster County
Getting around Parkesburg
Transit
- Amtrak operates Keystone Service directly from the Parkesburg station, providing convenient rail access to Philadelphia, Lancaster, and Harrisburg. Local bus connections are extremely limited, operated intermittently by regional shuttle providers like Krapf Transit.
Biking & trails
- There are no municipal bike-share stations or dedicated bike lanes in the borough, though the surrounding rural backroads are popular with experienced road cyclists.
Parking
- Parking is abundant and very easy, with free or low-cost parking at the Amtrak station and free street parking throughout the borough.
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All Parkesburg neighborhoods by safety score
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Parkesburg safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Parkesburg?
Parkesburg scores highest at 78/100.
Is Parkesburg safe to walk at night?
In the 0 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Parkesburg areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Parkesburg 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.