Is Jordan safe?
Wetumpka, Alabama · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Jordan as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Jordan
“Go. Jordan and the surrounding Lake Jordan area of Wetumpka offer a quiet, scenic, and very safe small-town lakeside environment. Violent crime is rare, and the primary concerns for visitors are standard rural driving conditions and water safety rather than street crime.”
About the area
Jordan is a relaxed, largely residential and recreational community situated near Lake Jordan and the Coosa River just north of downtown Wetumpka. The area features a mix of waterfront properties, wooded acreage, and outdoor recreation spots popular for boating, fishing, and kayaking.
- Lakeside & Scenic
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Outdoor Recreation
Walking and biking in Jordan
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 22/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or municipal bike-share programs; cyclists use paved rural shoulders and quiet lakeside access roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are substantially lower than regional and national averages
- High rates of homeownership and well-maintained residential lots
- Peaceful rural-lakeside setting with excellent access to water sports
Cons
- Almost completely car-dependent with minimal pedestrian infrastructure
- Limited street lighting on narrow winding county roads after dark
- Emergency response times can be slightly longer than in denser municipal centers
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in the Jordan area or around Lake Jordan. Support services and emergency shelters are concentrated in central Montgomery roughly 20 miles south.
What Jordan is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with mist over the water and light local traffic heading toward main routes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with residents and visitors towing boats, working outdoors, and recreating on the lake.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential dusk with minimal activity outside of lakeside docks and local dining spots.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and tranquil with virtually no pedestrian activity and very low street crime risk.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no fixed-route public transit system serving the Jordan area or Wetumpka; the Montgomery Area Transit System (The M) does not operate routes here, making personal vehicles essential.
Parking is free, abundant, and easily accessible at boat ramps, parks, and local businesses, with no metered zones or parking garages.
Things to do in Jordan
- Rent a boat or launch a kayak onto Lake Jordan for bass fishing and paddling
- Take in scenic river views and birdwatching near Jordan Dam
- Explore nearby historic downtown Wetumpka and the iconic Coosa River bridges
Local favorites
- Coosa River Adventures · Canoe & Kayak Outfitter · 4.8★ (320)Popular river outfitter providing kayak and canoe rentals and shuttle services along the Coosa River.
- Coosa Cleaver · Gastropub · 4.6★ (510)Warm downtown Wetumpka tavern serving craft burgers, steaks, and regional draft beers.
- Coach's Corner Sports Grill · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (460)Casual neighborhood hangout offering wings, pizza, and pub fare with plenty of screens.
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.