Is Cox Landing safe?
Barboursville, West Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Cox Landing as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Cox Landing
“Go. Cox Landing is a peaceful, rural-residential river community located north of Barboursville that experiences very low rates of violent crime. While it lacks commercial walkability and public infrastructure, it is a very safe and quiet area to visit or pass through by car.”
About the area
Cox Landing is an unincorporated residential and agricultural community situated along West Virginia Route 2 and the Ohio River in Cabell County. It offers large lots, scenic river valley views, and convenient driving proximity to Barboursville shopping centers and Huntington.
- Rural / Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Scenic Riverfront
- Sprawling
Walking and biking in Cox Landing
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 20/100
There are no designated bike lanes, trails, or bike-share stations in Cox Landing, requiring cyclists to share high-speed roadway shoulders along Route 2.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to regional urban centers
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes fostering neighborhood stability
- Tranquil rural ambiance with minimal traffic congestion outside Route 2
Cons
- Virtually no pedestrian infrastructure, with narrow roads lacking sidewalks or shoulders
- Total car dependency with very few commercial amenities within walking distance
- Sparse street lighting along rural residential side roads at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Cox Landing, as social services and shelters are concentrated in downtown Huntington.
What Cox Landing is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are calm and quiet, with light commuter traffic traveling along Route 2.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons are relaxed and secure, with sparse vehicle movement and virtually no foot traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Evenings are dark and peaceful, with safety risks limited to driving on unlit rural lanes.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights are extremely still with no street activity, remaining safe from violent crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no direct public transit service in Cox Landing; the Tri-State Transit Authority (TTA) operates bus routes primarily in Huntington and central Barboursville several miles to the south.
Parking is abundant and entirely free, with private driveways and wide surface lots available at all area businesses.
Things to do in Cox Landing
- Take a scenic rural drive along the Ohio River corridor on West Virginia Route 2
- Visit nearby Barboursville Community Park for outdoor walking trails, fishing, and recreation
- Pick up fresh regional seasonal produce and baked goods from roadside stands along Route 2
Local favorites
- Hillbilly Hot Dogs · Hot Dog Restaurant · 4.5★ (4850)World-famous quirky roadside eatery featuring creative hot dogs, burgers, and elaborate Appalachian decor.
- Oscar's Breakfast, Burgers & Steaks · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1250)Popular local diner serving hearty comfort breakfast dishes, specialty burgers, and home-cooked steaks.
- Gino's Pizza & Spaghetti House · Pizza Restaurant · 4.2★ (410)Long-running regional chain providing classic pub-style pizzas, pubwiches, and pasta dishes.
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.