Is Country Place safe?
Pearl, Mississippi · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Country Place as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Country Place
“Go. Country Place is a quiet, well-established suburban residential community in Pearl that experiences very low violent crime. Visitors will find a peaceful neighborhood setting, though you will need a personal vehicle to access shopping, dining, and regional attractions.”
About the area
Country Place is an established single-family residential neighborhood in Pearl, Mississippi, located in Rankin County just east of Jackson. It is characterized by quiet residential streets, well-kept yards, and a relaxed suburban atmosphere with easy access to major thoroughfares like US-80 and I-20.
- Quiet Suburb
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in Country Place
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There is no bike-share program or dedicated bike lane network in Country Place, though quiet neighborhood side streets are suitable for casual riding.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Substantially lower violent crime rates compared to the broader Jackson metropolitan average
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes with minimal vacancy
- Proximity to major retail, dining, and minor league baseball at Trustmark Park
- Active municipal policing and emergency services through the City of Pearl
Cons
- Car-dependent with virtually no walkable retail or dining within the subdivision
- Occasional isolated property crimes like unlocked vehicle burglaries
- Lack of continuous sidewalk infrastructure throughout residential streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Country Place or its surrounding residential blocks, with service providers concentrated across the Pearl River in central Jackson.
What Country Place is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with school buses running and residents out for morning jogs or dog walks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Low-key and secure with standard suburban traffic and children playing outdoors.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with minimal through traffic and very low safety concerns.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Calm and dark with very little street activity; standard situational awareness is sufficient.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no fixed-route public transit serving Country Place or Pearl; the Jackson-area JTRAN network does not extend regular service into Rankin County, making a personal vehicle necessary.
Parking is completely free and effortless, consisting of private residential driveways, standard curbside street parking, and large free surface lots at surrounding commercial strip malls.
Things to do in Country Place
- Catch a Mississippi Braves minor league baseball game at nearby Trustmark Park
- Explore outdoor gear and giant aquariums at the nearby Bass Pro Shops Outpost
- Walk the shaded trails and access the play areas at Center City Recreation Complex
Local favorites
- Frisco Deli · Deli & Sandwich Shop · 4.6★ (320)Longtime local spot serving hearty po'boys, specialty sandwiches, and classic deli sides.
- Alumni House Sports Bar & Grill · Sports Bar · 4.2★ (410)Casual venue offering classic pub grub, burgers, and draft beer alongside sports broadcasts.
- Taste of Detroit · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (290)Popular local eatery serving Detroit-style Coney dogs, corned beef, and wings.
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.