Is Indian Meadows safe?
Barboursville, West Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Indian Meadows as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Indian Meadows
“Go. Indian Meadows is a peaceful, well-maintained suburban community in Barboursville offering a calm, secure environment with extremely low violent crime. It serves primarily as a tranquil residential enclave located conveniently close to regional retail hubs and city parks.”
About the area
Indian Meadows is an established residential neighborhood in the village of Barboursville, West Virginia, just east of Huntington. It features single-family homes on spacious lots with quiet streets, strong community stability, and rapid access to the Route 60 commercial corridor.
- Suburban / Peaceful
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet Cul-de-Sacs
Walking and biking in Indian Meadows
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes on neighborhood roads or connecting arterials, though Barboursville Park nearby features excellent paved and unpaved multi-use trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to the greater Huntington-Ashland metro area
- High rate of homeownership with well-kept suburban properties and low vacancy
- Proximity to Barboursville Park and regional shopping districts along Route 60
- Solid household incomes and high vehicle availability across the neighborhood
Cons
- High car dependency with virtually nonexistent pedestrian infrastructure along arterial connectors
- Occasional property crimes of opportunity such as unlocked vehicle theft spillover from nearby commercial plazas
- Limited street lighting on interior residential cul-de-sacs
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent within Indian Meadows, though occasional panhandling occurs along major intersections on US Route 60 near commercial retail plazas.
What Indian Meadows is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very quiet and safe, with occasional joggers and school buses navigating residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Pleasant and calm with neighborhood residents walking dogs and minimal cut-through traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down; perfectly safe for evening walks within the subdivision.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and peaceful with little activity, remaining safe aside from occasional opportunistic car checking.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very limited; the Tri-State Transit Authority (TSTA) operates Route 8 serving Route 60 and the Huntington Mall, but service into residential Indian Meadows requires a personal vehicle or rideshare.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with ample space in private driveways and unrestricted on-street parking throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Indian Meadows
- Explore the extensive hiking, mountain biking, and fishing trails at nearby Barboursville Park
- Shop and dine at the Merritt Creek Farm and Huntington Mall shopping complexes just minutes away
- Visit the historic downtown Barboursville district and take a walk along the Guyandotte River
Local favorites
- Christopher's Eats · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (1150)Upscale casual dining offering wood-fired pizzas, craft burgers, and refined regional entrees.
- Oscar's Breakfast, Burgers & Steaks · American Diner · 4.6★ (1400)Popular local staple celebrated for hearty breakfast platters and massive specialty burgers.
- Four Seasons Books & Cafe · Coffee Shop & Cafe · 4.7★ (320)Cozy local spot nearby for specialty espresso drinks, baked goods, and relaxed reading.
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.