Is Beverly safe?
Hopkinsville, Kentucky · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Beverly as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Beverly
“Go. Beverly is a peaceful, rural enclave north of Hopkinsville that offers quiet countryside and open farmland. While amenities are sparse and a car is indispensable, personal safety risks from violent or property crime are negligible for visitors.”
About the area
Beverly is a small, unincorporated rural community nestled in the agricultural rolling hills of Christian County, just north of Hopkinsville. It is characterized by expansive farms, single-family homesteads, and a tranquil, low-density pace of life.
- Rural / Farmland
- Quiet & Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
- Spacious
Walking and biking in Beverly
Walk score: 8/100 · Bike score: 22/100
There are no bike-share programs, dedicated bike paths, or greenway connections in Beverly, requiring cyclists to share narrow, unlit rural roads with vehicular traffic.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Negligible violent crime rate and significantly lower property crime than urban Hopkinsville
- High rate of homeownership and stable, tight-knit residential properties
- Quiet, pastoral atmosphere with low traffic congestion and wide-open spaces
Cons
- Isolated rural location with no walkable retail, dining, or grocery services
- Longer response times for Christian County emergency and sheriff services
- Narrow country roads lacking street lighting, shoulders, and pedestrian infrastructure
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Beverly, as support services, emergency shelters, and transient populations are concentrated in central Hopkinsville.
What Beverly is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are calm and scenic with sunrise over open pastures and light local commuter traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons remain quiet with occasional farm equipment and residential vehicle movements along primary routes.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Evenings are peaceful and settle down quickly with minimal noise or activity.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights are pitch-black and exceptionally quiet, with dark roads presenting wildlife hazards rather than crime risks.
Transit, parking and getting around
Beverly has no fixed-route public transit access; Hopkinsville Transit provides limited deviated routes strictly within the urban core several miles to the south.
Parking is entirely free and hassle-free, with private driveways, open lots, and unmetered roadside parking available throughout the area.
Things to do in Beverly
- Take a scenic country drive along KY-107 through historic Christian County farmland
- Sample locally crafted Kentucky bourbon and moonshine at nearby Casey Jones Distillery
- Visit the Trail of Tears Commemorative Park and Heritage Center located a short drive south
Local favorites
- Casey Jones Distillery · Distillery · 4.8★ (460)Award-winning craft spirits maker offering tours, tastings, and live music on a rustic farm setting.
- The Wood Shed · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.5★ (580)Long-running local favorite serving hickory-smoked barbecue pork, mutton, and southern sides.
- Ferrell's Snappy Service · Diner · 4.6★ (820)Legendary Hopkinsville institution known for quick-serve burgers and classic diner counter service.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.
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