Is Fairchilds Crossroads safe?
Raymond, Mississippi · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Fairchilds Crossroads as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Fairchilds Crossroads
“Go. Fairchilds Crossroads is a quiet, sparsely populated rural crossroads community south of Raymond where violent and property crimes are notably low. While basic country road precautions apply, visitors will find a peaceful, safe pastoral environment with zero urban safety hazards.”
About the area
Fairchilds Crossroads is a quiet rural expanse located just outside historic Raymond in Hinds County, defined by open fields, timberland, and scattered single-family homesteads. Visitors passing through will experience a classic Mississippi countryside atmosphere centered around agricultural acreage and scenic backroads.
- Rural / Agricultural
- Quiet / Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
- Sparse Residential
Walking and biking in Fairchilds Crossroads
Walk score: 5/100 · Bike score: 15/100
There are no bike lanes, multi-use paths, or bike-share programs in Fairchilds Crossroads; cyclists must share narrow two-lane country roads with fast-moving traffic, though the paved Natchez Trace Parkway is accessible nearby for recreational riding.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low violent and property crime rates compared to greater Hinds County and Jackson
- High rate of residential homeownership and sprawling private properties
- Peaceful, low-traffic environment with very low ambient noise
- Close proximity to the historic town of Raymond and the Natchez Trace Parkway
Cons
- Complete lack of pedestrian infrastructure, streetlights, and sidewalks on rural roads
- Long emergency response times due to isolated county jurisdiction
- Zero commercial or medical amenities within immediate walking distance
- Spotty cellular coverage in lower-lying wooded areas
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in this rural crossroads, with no encampments, shelters, or panhandling present.
What Fairchilds Crossroads is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Crisp and tranquil with minimal vehicular traffic except occasional local farm trucks and commuters heading toward Raymond or Jackson.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and safe, though walking on roadside shoulders requires vigilance due to high vehicle speeds.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful and dark as daylight fades, with safety risks limited strictly to nocturnal wildlife crossing two-lane roads.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-black with virtually no pedestrian or vehicular activity, remaining safe from crime but highly unsuited for foot travel.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no public transit servicing Fairchilds Crossroads; the nearest regional transit provider (JATRAN) operates exclusively in urban Jackson, roughly 20 miles away, making private vehicles strictly necessary.
Parking is completely free and unrestricted across private driveways, rural pull-offs, and church or business lots throughout the area.
Things to do in Fairchilds Crossroads
- Take a scenic drive along the nearby Natchez Trace Parkway corridor
- Visit the historic Raymond Battlefield Park nearby to explore Civil War walking trails
- Tour the historic Raymond Town Square and the antebellum Hinds County Courthouse
Local favorites
- The Alamo Theatre / Historic Raymond Square Area Dining · Historical & Local Dining · 4.5★ (85)Historic town square hub near Fairchilds Crossroads offering local Southern cooking and community charm.
- Hinds Community College Cafeteria & Grounds · College Campus · 4.3★ (110)Nearby manicured campus grounds in Raymond offering tranquil walking areas and community events.
- Country Fisherman · Southern / Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (520)Popular regional staple located north in Raymond serving traditional Southern fried catfish and buffet favorites.
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.