Is Cool safe?
Cool, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Cool as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Cool
“Go. Cool is an exceptionally quiet, rural Texas municipality where violent and property crime rates are well below national and state benchmarks. While visitor amenities are sparse within town limits, safety concerns for travelers passing through or staying locally are minimal.”
About the area
Cool is a tiny incorporated town situated in western Parker County along Highway 180 between Weatherford and Mineral Wells. The community features a sparse rural landscape of ranches, spacious homesteads, and quiet country roads. Visitors generally pass through while exploring the scenic Palo Pinto hill country or visiting nearby state parks.
- Rural Enclave
- Quiet & Open
- Car-Dependent
- Scenic Countryside
Walking and biking in Cool
Walk score: 5/100 · Bike score: 18/100
There is no bike-share system or dedicated on-street bike infrastructure, though the Lake Mineral Wells State Trailway is accessible a short drive to the west.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low violent and property crime rates typical of rural Parker County
- High homeownership rate with stable, close-knit rural residential properties
- Relaxed, quiet country setting with minimal traffic congestion outside Highway 180
Cons
- Zero local municipal emergency services, relying on Parker County Sheriff and nearby volunteer fire departments
- Unlit rural roads create nighttime driving hazards involving wildlife and visibility
- Virtually no commercial infrastructure or retail options within town limits
Homelessness: Visible homelessness and encampments are not present in Cool due to its very low population density and lack of municipal services or transit corridors.
What Cool is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with light traffic along Highway 180 and empty back roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with typical highway pass-through traffic and rural residential activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and dark with almost no outdoor pedestrian presence and negligible safety risks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-black rural darkness where the primary hazard is wildlife on unlit country roads.
Transit, parking and getting around
Cool has no public transit service, commuter rail, or bus lines. The nearest regional transit options and intercity connections are located in Fort Worth, roughly 45 miles to the east.
Free and ample private lot parking is standard at all rural properties and roadside businesses, with no metered parking or parking garages in the area.
Things to do in Cool
- Hike, rock climb, or kayak nearby at Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
- Tour the historic botanical displays at Clark Gardens Botanical Park just west along Highway 180
- Explore the outdoor exhibits and memorials at the National Vietnam War Museum nearby
Local favorites
- Clark Gardens · Botanical Garden · 4.7★ (680)A tranquil 50-acre botanical garden showcasing native Texas flora, water features, and walking paths.
- Natty Flat Smokehouse · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.5★ (1250)Rustic, popular roadside smokehouse serving traditional Texas barbecue, ribs, and cobblers.
- The Crazy Water Hotel & Pavilion · Hotel & Dining · 4.6★ (510)Historic restored boutique hotel offering dining, shopping, and mineral water history just minutes away.
Neighborhoods near Cool
Common questions about Cool
Is Cool safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Cool a good place to live?
On safety, Cool scores 84/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Cool?
Walk score 5/100 and bike score 18/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Cool are safer?
Peaster (89), Garner (86) score higher nearby.
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