Is Garner safe?
Garner, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Garner as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Garner
“Go. Garner is a quiet, rural unincorporated community in Parker County with very low violent crime and a peaceful country atmosphere. Visitors will find safe, expansive ranch lands and scenic countryside, though personal transport is required for all activities.”
About the area
Garner is a small, unincorporated community located in western Parker County, northwest of Weatherford and east of Mineral Wells. It is defined by vast open pastures, family-owned ranches, agricultural operations, and custom single-family homes. The area offers a tranquil, small-town Texas setting where residents enjoy rural privacy and virtually negligible urban street crime.
- Rural / Agricultural
- Quiet & Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
- Sprawling Ranches
Walking and biking in Garner
Walk score: 8/100 · Bike score: 18/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or bike-share programs in Garner; cyclists must use paved highway shoulders, but the paved Lake Mineral Wells State Trailway is accessible a short drive away.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low violent and property crime rates well below national and state averages
- High rate of homeownership with well-maintained rural properties and ranches
- Peaceful, low-density rural environment with minimal traffic congestion
- Close driving proximity to Lake Mineral Wells State Park and Weatherford amenities
Cons
- Extremely car-dependent with zero public transit and virtually no walkable commercial centers
- High-speed two-lane country roads (such as FM 113) with no sidewalks or streetlights
- Limited local commercial services, requiring drives to Weatherford or Mineral Wells for shopping and healthcare
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in Garner, with no encampments or panhandling present in this rural community.
What Garner is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with light local ranch traffic and school commutes along FM 113.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and secure, though pedestrian movement is limited to private properties and road shoulders.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and uneventful with scenic sunsets over open pastures and little to no foot traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-black country roads with minimal lighting; extremely low crime, though drivers should watch for roaming wildlife.
Transit, parking and getting around
Garner has no fixed-route municipal transit or rail service; regional on-demand rural transit is available on a limited basis through Parker County Committee on Aging (Public Transit), but personal vehicles are essential.
Parking is abundant, free, and unrestricted on private lots, rural driveways, and business gravel areas throughout the community.
Things to do in Garner
- Take a scenic drive through the North Texas Hill Country ranches and rolling pastures along FM 113
- Visit nearby Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway for rock climbing, hiking, and canoeing
- Explore the nearby Clark Gardens Botanical Park just west on US-180
Local favorites
- Clark Gardens Botanical Park · Botanical Garden · 4.8★ (1150)A sprawling 50-acre botanical oasis nearby featuring native Texas flora, lakes, and walking paths.
- Natty Flat Smokehouse · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.4★ (1620)Rustic nearby smokehouse renowned for Texas-style brisket, ribs, and home-style sides.
- Garner Store & Fuel · Convenience Store · 4.2★ (35)Local community hub offering fuel, cold beverages, grab-and-go snacks, and feed supplies.
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Common questions about Garner
Is Garner safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Garner a good place to live?
On safety, Garner scores 86/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Garner?
Walk score 8/100 and bike score 18/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Garner are safer?
Peaster (89) score higher nearby.
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