Is Jones Mill safe?
Pass Christian, Mississippi · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Jones Mill as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Jones Mill
“Go. Jones Mill in Pass Christian is a quiet, low-density residential community with very low violent crime rates. Visitors will find a tranquil, semi-rural atmosphere, though you will need a personal vehicle to access coastal amenities and dining.”
About the area
Jones Mill is an unincorporated residential and pine-wooded sector situated in the northern reaches of Pass Christian near the Wolf River and coastal bayous. It features spacious residential lots, manufactured and single-family homes, and easy access to coastal waterways. The area provides a peaceful retreat just a short drive from the historic beachfront and harbor of Pass Christian.
- Quiet & Rural
- Car-Dependent
- Wooded
- Coastal Outskirts
Walking and biking in Jones Mill
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or municipal bike-share programs in Jones Mill; cycling is limited to quiet residential backroads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to national averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes offering a quiet residential setting
- Close proximity to outdoor water recreation along the Wolf River and Bay of St. Louis
Cons
- Extremely car-dependent with virtually no walkable retail or dining within the immediate neighborhood
- Limited street lighting and unpaved shoulder roads in more rural tracts
- Susceptibility to seasonal coastal storms and localized drainage flooding
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this semi-rural residential neighborhood, with community services concentrated in larger Gulf Coast cities like Gulfport and Biloxi.
What Jones Mill is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with morning mist over pine stands and light local commuter traffic along secondary roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and residential with pleasant conditions for yard work, driving, or heading out to nearby waterways.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and tranquil as residents return home; traffic drops off significantly around dusk.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-black due to minimal street lighting, but safe with very little foot traffic or criminal disturbance.
Transit, parking and getting around
Coast Transit Authority (CTA) operates fixed-route services along coastal US-90 several miles to the south, but does not provide regular fixed-route bus service directly into Jones Mill. Personal vehicle travel or on-demand transit is necessary.
Ample free private driveway and off-street parking throughout the neighborhood with no parking meters or garages.
Things to do in Jones Mill
- Launch a kayak or canoe for a scenic paddle along the nearby Wolf River
- Take a short drive south to relax on the quiet, white-sand Pass Christian Beach
- Explore the historic Pass Christian Harbor and scenic Scenic Drive
Local favorites
- Bacchus on the Beach · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (1820)Popular waterfront eatery serving Cajun-influenced seafood, oysters, and tropical drinks with coastal views.
- Cat Island Coffeehouse · Coffee Shop & Bookstore · 4.8★ (510)Charming coastal cafe paired with Pass Christian Books offering espresso, baked goods, and Gulf views.
- Pirate's Cove Take Out · Po' Boy Restaurant · 4.5★ (1650)Longstanding local institution famed for roast beef and fried seafood po' boys in a nostalgic counter-service setting.
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.