Is Holiday Hills (Mineral Wells) safe?
Mineral Wells, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Holiday Hills (Mineral Wells) as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Holiday Hills (Mineral Wells)
“Go. Holiday Hills is a quiet, low-density residential community surrounding the country club on the western edge of Mineral Wells. Violent crime is rare, and visitors seeking outdoor recreation or golf will find a peaceful, relaxed small-town environment.”
About the area
Holiday Hills is an established golf-course neighborhood characterized by ranch-style single-family homes, mature trees, and rolling terrain. It offers an easygoing, car-dependent rural-suburban retreat just minutes away from downtown Mineral Wells and nearby state parks.
- Suburban / Rural
- Golf Course Community
- Quiet & Low-Density
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Holiday Hills (Mineral Wells)
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no bike-share stations or dedicated bike lanes in the neighborhood, though the Lake Mineral Wells State Trailway is accessible a short drive to the east for road and trail cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to central Mineral Wells
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes with well-maintained properties
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets safe for daytime jogging and evening strolls
- Close proximity to outdoor attractions including golf facilities and state parklands
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with zero public transit access
- Limited commercial dining and retail options directly within the subdivision
- Minimal pedestrian infrastructure such as dedicated sidewalks or streetlights on residential roads
- Emergency response and municipal service times can be slightly longer due to the peripheral location
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in Holiday Hills, as services and any transient activity in Palo Pinto County are concentrated closer to downtown Mineral Wells.
What Holiday Hills (Mineral Wells) is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet, with occasional dog walkers and early-morning golfers heading toward the club.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with light neighborhood vehicle traffic and golfers on the greens.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Serene and relaxing with low background noise and minimal through-traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet due to limited street lighting, but generally safe and without street crime concerns.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no fixed-route public bus or rail transit in Holiday Hills; City of Mineral Wells public transit operates via on-demand curb-to-curb shared-ride service (Public Transit Services / PTS).
Free and ample parking is readily available in private driveways, designated country club parking lots, and along residential curbs without restrictions or meters.
Things to do in Holiday Hills (Mineral Wells)
- Play a round of golf or practice on the greens at the Holiday Hills Country Club
- Search for Pennsylvanian-period marine fossils at the nearby Mineral Wells Fossil Park
- Hike, kayak, or camp along the scenic trails at Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Local favorites
- Holiday Hills Country Club · Golf & Country Club · 4.2★ (165)A semi-private 18-hole golf course and community club featuring scenic fairways, a driving range, and dining options.
- Woody's Bar & Grill · American Restaurant & Bar · 4.4★ (380)A popular local spot serving classic burgers, smoked wings, and cold drinks in a laid-back setting.
- The Famous Water Company · Historic Beverage & Gift Shop · 4.7★ (490)Historic pavilion in nearby central Mineral Wells serving mineral water that made the town famous alongside specialty gifts.
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Common questions about Holiday Hills (Mineral Wells)
Is Holiday Hills (Mineral Wells) safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Holiday Hills (Mineral Wells) a good place to live?
On safety, Holiday Hills (Mineral Wells) scores 81/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Holiday Hills (Mineral Wells)?
Walk score 12/100 and bike score 24/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Holiday Hills (Mineral Wells) are safer?
Peaster (89), Garner (86), Cool (84) score higher nearby.
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