Is Fisherville safe?
Louisville, Kentucky · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Fisherville as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Fisherville
“Go. Fisherville is an exceptionally quiet, safe, and affluent semi-rural and suburban enclave in eastern Jefferson County. There are virtually no safety concerns for visitors beyond standard rural driving awareness.”
About the area
Fisherville offers a peaceful blend of rolling countryside, horse farms, and modern residential subdivisions on Louisville's eastern edge. It serves as a gateway to major regional parks like The Parklands of Floyds Fork and Long Run Park.
- Semi-Rural
- Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Spacious
Walking and biking in Fisherville
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 24/100
While rural roads lack bike lanes, Fisherville is adjacent to the paved Louisville Loop trail system winding through The Parklands of Floyds Fork; there is no local bike-share program.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are among the lowest in the Louisville metropolitan area
- High median household income well above $100,000 with very high homeownership rates
- Immediate access to top-tier parkland, equestrian facilities, and nature trails
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with virtually no walkability between amenities
- Narrow, winding two-lane rural roads with limited lighting at night
- Very limited commercial amenities or dining options directly within the community boundary
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in Fisherville due to its exurban, low-density layout and lack of concentrated commercial corridors or social services.
What Fisherville is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet with light commuter traffic along Taylorsville Road and pristine park trails open for joggers.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with active park visitors and minimal commercial foot traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Very safe and subdued as commuters return home, though rural roads darken quickly after sunset.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and safe from personal crime, though dark country roads require cautious driving due to deer and wildlife.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit Authority of River City (TARC) does not offer regular fixed-route service to Fisherville; personal vehicles are essential for all travel.
Parking is abundant and entirely free throughout the area, with large dedicated lots at public parks, churches, and local businesses.
Things to do in Fisherville
- Explore the extensive trails, splash pad, and playground at nearby Beckley Creek Park in The Parklands of Floyds Fork
- Play a round of golf or fish on the lake at Long Run Park
- Visit local equestrian boarding stables and rolling scenic countryside along Taylorsville Road
Local favorites
- The Parklands of Floyds Fork - Beckley Creek Park · Public Park · 4.8★ (2350)A massive, premier public park featuring paved loop trails, sports fields, and scenic Floyds Fork creek access.
- Fisherville Mill · Feed & Garden Supply · 4.7★ (115)A long-standing local staple providing animal feed, farm supplies, and garden goods to the rural community.
- Long Run Golf Course · Golf Course · 4.3★ (280)A scenic 18-hole municipal golf course located inside Long Run Park featuring rolling tree-lined fairways.
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.