Is King safe?
Florence, Mississippi · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates King as “Go”.
Gogo's take on King
“Go. King in Florence is a quiet, low-crime suburban and semi-rural residential community in Rankin County. While there is little tourist-specific infrastructure directly in the neighborhood, it is exceptionally safe for visitors, renters, and residents alike.”
About the area
King is a peaceful residential and semi-rural pocket located in Florence, Mississippi, just east of the Highway 49 corridor. The area features a mix of spacious single-family homesteads, mature trees, and low-density neighborhood roads. It provides a tranquil country-suburban feel within easy driving distance of local commercial hubs.
- Quiet & Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
- Sprawling & Semi-Rural
Walking and biking in King
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 18/100
There are no bike-share programs or dedicated bike lanes in King; cyclists must share narrow two-lane roadways with motor vehicles.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low violent and property crime rates supported by active Rankin County and municipal policing.
- High rates of owner-occupied single-family housing and stable neighborhood cohesion.
- Peaceful, low-density environment with minimal congestion or through-traffic noise.
- Quick vehicular access to shopping and dining along US-49.
Cons
- Total absence of public transit, making a personal vehicle mandatory for all travel.
- Lack of sidewalks, bike paths, and crosswalks along local rural connectors.
- Sparse street lighting along King Road and side streets after dark.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in this area, with no encampments or panhandling present.
What King is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and safe with light commuter traffic heading toward US-49 and Jackson.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and secure, with school buses and neighborhood residents going about daily routines.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful and dark, remaining very safe though pedestrians should watch for traffic along unlit shoulders.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Silent and very dark with virtually no vehicular traffic, presenting minimal safety risk.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no fixed-route public transportation in Florence; Jackson's JTRAN network does not extend into southern Rankin County.
Parking is completely effortless and free, with ample space on private residential lots and large surface lots at all nearby businesses.
Things to do in King
- Spend a morning at the nearby Florence Parks and Recreation Complex playing sports or walking the paved paths.
- Enjoy a classic Southern catfish or seafood buffet along the nearby Highway 49 corridor.
- Take a relaxing scenic drive through the tree-lined, rolling countryside of southern Rankin County.
Local favorites
- Berry's Seafood Restaurant · Seafood & Buffet · 4.4★ (2350)A regional staple famous for extensive Southern catfish, seafood, and homestyle buffets.
- The Vault Coffee and Lounge · Coffee Shop · 4.8★ (220)A cozy local gathering spot serving specialty espresso drinks, baked goods, and breakfast items.
- Papito's Mexican Grill · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (680)A vibrant casual eatery offering traditional Mexican dishes, fajitas, and margaritas.
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.