Is Cedar Lake safe?
D'Iberville, Mississippi · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Cedar Lake as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Cedar Lake
“Go. Cedar Lake in D'Iberville is a quiet, comfortable suburban community with low rates of violent crime and stable residential subdivisions. Visitors will find safe shopping corridors, medical facilities, and family-oriented neighborhoods, provided they maintain standard vehicle awareness around commercial plazas.”
About the area
Cedar Lake is a largely suburban and commercial district located just off Interstate 10 in D'Iberville and northern Biloxi. The neighborhood features a mix of mid-century and newer residential subdivisions, modern medical complexes, and convenient shopping strips. It serves as a peaceful bedroom community with quick access to Gulf Coast beaches and casinos.
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Residential
Walking and biking in Cedar Lake
Walk score: 26/100 · Bike score: 34/100
There are no dedicated bike-share programs and cycling is limited to residential side streets due to the lack of protected bike lanes on Cedar Lake Road.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than national and regional urban averages.
- Strong homeownership rates and well-maintained single-family residential properties.
- Convenient access to major regional medical centers and Interstate 10 retail corridors.
- High household vehicle ownership and reliable highway connectivity.
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle burglaries in commercial parking lots.
- Very low walkability requiring a personal vehicle for nearly all daily tasks.
- Higher risk of localized roadway flooding during severe Gulf Coast tropical weather.
- Limited public transportation and pedestrian infrastructure along main thoroughfares.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent in Cedar Lake, with transient individuals rarely observed outside the major transit hubs and casino corridors further south in Biloxi.
What Cedar Lake is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with local school and commuter traffic moving toward I-10 and Biloxi.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and calm with standard suburban activity around strip malls and medical offices.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential feel with dining activity focused along Cedar Lake Road and Popp's Ferry corridors.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and minimal street activity; residential streets remain quiet and safe.
Transit, parking and getting around
Coast Transit Authority (CTA) provides limited bus service to the broader D'Iberville and Biloxi area, but route frequencies are low and Cedar Lake is largely car-dependent.
Parking is completely hassle-free with ample free surface lots across all strip centers, medical buildings, and commercial establishments.
Things to do in Cedar Lake
- Dine on fresh regional seafood at nearby local Cajun and Southern eateries along Cedar Lake Road.
- Access the nearby Tchoutacabouffa River for kayaking, boating, and scenic coastal marsh views.
- Shop at the Lakeview Village and surrounding D'Iberville retail shopping centers.
Local favorites
- The Fillin' Station D'Iberville · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (850)Popular casual dining spot known for crawfish, burgers, and laid-back coastal atmosphere.
- Merit Health Biloxi - Cedar Lake Outpatient Center · Medical Clinic · 4.1★ (120)Modern outpatient and diagnostic facility anchoring the neighborhood's healthcare corridor.
- Mugshots Grill & Bar · Bar & Grill · 4.3★ (1100)Lively regional chain joint serving craft burgers, beer, and Southern pub sides.
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.