Is Ike safe?
Waxahachie, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Ike as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Ike
“Go. Ike is a peaceful, rural-suburban pocket located on the outskirts of Waxahachie with very low violent crime rates. Visitors will find open spaces and quiet country roads, though you will definitely need a personal vehicle to get around.”
About the area
Ike is an exurban community situated southeast of central Waxahachie in Ellis County, characterized by single-family acreage properties, ranches, and small subdivisions. It offers a tranquil, small-town Texas atmosphere with easy highway access back into Waxahachie's historic core.
- Quiet
- Rural / Acreage
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Ike
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no bike-share stations or dedicated bike lanes in Ike, and local roads have narrow shoulders without street lighting.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to the greater Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex
- High rate of homeownership and stable, well-maintained residential acreage
- Quiet, low-traffic environment with strong neighborhood familiarity
- Close driving proximity to Waxahachie's shopping, dining, and healthcare corridors
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with zero pedestrian infrastructure or street lighting on rural roads
- Isolation means emergency response times can be slightly longer than inside city limits
- Occasional rural property crimes like vehicle trespassing or equipment theft
- Very few commercial businesses or walkable amenities directly within the community bounds
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in Ike, as charitable resources, shelters, and services are concentrated near central Waxahachie and Dallas.
What Ike is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet with light commuter traffic heading toward highway routes into Waxahachie and Dallas.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and residential with horses grazing in pastures and minimal through-traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Very safe and quiet as residents return home, though roads quickly become dark as sunset approaches.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-black country roads with no pedestrian foot traffic; safety is high, though caution is needed for wandering wildlife when driving.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no fixed-route public transit in Ike or Waxahachie; transit is limited to demand-response services like Ellis County Rural Transit, and the closest passenger rail is the DART Rail system located roughly 25 miles north in southern Dallas County.
Parking is exceptionally easy, with free and abundant driveway and private lot parking across all residences and nearby establishments.
Things to do in Ike
- Take a scenic country drive past local horse ranches and open Ellis County farmland
- Head minutes north to explore the historic Ellis County Courthouse and downtown Waxahachie square
- Visit nearby Lake Waxahachie for boating, shoreline fishing, and picnicking
Local favorites
- The Dove's Nest · Southern Restaurant · 4.6★ (520)A regional favorite in nearby downtown Waxahachie serving refined Southern lunch classics, baked goods, and gifts.
- Atkins Seafood · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (680)Beloved local casual eatery offering fried catfish, shrimp baskets, and homestyle sides.
- Oaks Corner Cafe · American Diner · 4.4★ (410)Classic community diner known for hearty country breakfasts, chicken fried steak, and friendly service.
Neighborhoods near Ike
Common questions about Ike
Is Ike safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Ike a good place to live?
On safety, Ike scores 84/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Ike?
Walk score 12/100 and bike score 24/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Ike are safer?
Gingerbread Village (87), Buffalo Ridge (86) score higher nearby.
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