Is Duval safe?
Stamping Ground, Kentucky · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Duval as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Duval
“Go. Duval and the broader Stamping Ground area offer a peaceful, very safe rural Kentucky countryside setting. While amenities are sparse and a car is essential, violent and property crime rates are well below national benchmarks.”
About the area
Duval is a quiet rural expanse located just outside the small city of Stamping Ground in northern Scott County. Characterized by rolling Bluegrass farmland, family-owned properties, and scattered homesteads, it provides scenic tranquility within driving distance of Georgetown and Frankfort.
- Rural / Farmland
- Peaceful & Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Tight-Knit Community
Walking and biking in Duval
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There is no bike-share program or dedicated bike lane infrastructure, though experienced road cyclists frequently utilize the paved rural country lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low incidence of violent and serious property crime
- High rates of homeownership and long-term community stability
- Scenic rural landscape with minimal congestion and noise pollution
Cons
- Narrow, unlit rural roads can pose driving and pedestrian hazards at night
- Sparse access to municipal emergency services compared to urban centers
- Virtually no commercial amenities or retail within immediate walking distance
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in this rural area, with no encampments or panhandling observed.
What Duval is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Crisp and peaceful with minimal vehicle traffic outside of morning commuter and agricultural travel.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet across the pastures and rural lanes, feeling exceptionally safe.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet settling of the countryside with low light and safe, neighborly surroundings.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-black country roads where darkness and wildlife are the primary concerns rather than crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no fixed-route public transit serving Duval or Stamping Ground; regional on-demand transit is managed through Bluegrass Community Action Partnership.
Parking is completely free and abundant, consisting almost entirely of private driveways, open lots, and unrestricted roadside pull-offs.
Things to do in Duval
- Take a scenic drive through the historic farmland and rolling hills of Scott County
- Visit Stamping Ground Community Park for open green space and local recreation
- Explore nearby Elkhorn Creek for seasonal kayaking, canoeing, and fishing
Local favorites
- Stamping Ground Market · Grocery & Convenience · 4.3★ (110)Essential local market serving the rural community with snacks, deli items, and daily staples.
- Main Street Diner · Diner · 4.5★ (145)Down-home community eatery dishing up classic Southern breakfast and hearty comfort food.
- Country Boy Brewing (Georgetown) · Brewery & Taproom · 4.7★ (1250)Popular regional craft brewery located a short drive south featuring outdoor seating and food trucks.
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.