Is Clemons Crossroad safe?
Hartselle, Alabama · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Clemons Crossroad as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Clemons Crossroad
“Go. Clemons Crossroad is an extremely quiet, low-density rural-suburban area in the Hartselle vicinity with negligible violent crime. Visitors will find a tranquil, welcoming Southern atmosphere, though you will need a personal vehicle to get anywhere.”
About the area
Clemons Crossroad is an unincorporated, semi-rural community nestled just outside Hartselle in Morgan County, Alabama. Characterized by rolling pastures, single-family homes on large lots, and local country roads, it offers a peaceful rural retreat close to regional amenities in Decatur and Huntsville.
- Quiet & Rural
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Spacious
Walking and biking in Clemons Crossroad
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 20/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes, greenways, or bike-share programs in the immediate area; cycling is limited to shoulder riding on two-lane rural roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime and serious property crime rates are well below national and state averages
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained single-family properties
- Peaceful, low-traffic environment with very low density and minimal urban disruption
Cons
- Virtually no pedestrian infrastructure, with unlit country roads and no sidewalks
- Zero public transit options, creating total reliance on personal vehicles
- Longer emergency response times compared to dense municipal areas
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Clemons Crossroad. Support services and shelters are situated in larger nearby cities such as Decatur and Huntsville.
What Clemons Crossroad is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with morning mist over pastures, though commuters move quickly along local rural routes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very low foot traffic and minimal activity outside of private residential and agricultural tasks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and dark with almost no commercial activity, maintaining a safe and calm ambiance.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Completely silent with minimal through-traffic; walking along roads is not recommended strictly due to the lack of streetlights and sidewalks.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no fixed-route public transit system serving Clemons Crossroad or Hartselle. The closest regional transit options are dial-a-ride rural vans or services located further north in Decatur and Huntsville.
Parking is abundant and free everywhere in the area, primarily consisting of private driveways, open gravel lots, and free surface parking at local businesses.
Things to do in Clemons Crossroad
- Take a scenic country drive through the pastoral landscapes of southern Morgan County
- Visit nearby historic downtown Hartselle for antiquing and boutique shopping
- Explore outdoor recreation and trails at nearby Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
Local favorites
- The Freight House Restaurant · Southern Restaurant · 4.5★ (1240)A popular local dining spot in nearby historic Hartselle serving classic Southern comfort foods and buffet fare.
- Oh! Bryan's Family Steak House · Steakhouse · 4.4★ (1580)Long-running community steakhouse known for casual dining, ribeyes, and friendly Southern service.
- Robin's Nest · Antique Store · 4.7★ (110)Quaint shop in central Hartselle offering curated antiques, home decor, and regional crafts.
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.