Is Moores Mill safe?
Opelika, Alabama · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Moores Mill as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Moores Mill
“Go. Moores Mill is a tranquil, affluent residential and golf community spanning the southern Opelika and Auburn border with very low crime rates. Visitors will find a safe, upscale suburban setting, though you will need a vehicle to explore dining, shopping, and regional attractions.”
About the area
Moores Mill is an established, picturesque suburban corridor centered around private golf courses, wooded lots, and high-end residential subdivisions. It serves largely as a quiet bedroom community for professionals, university faculty, and retirees in the Auburn-Opelika metropolitan area.
- Suburban / Residential
- Golf Community
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Moores Mill
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations or dedicated on-street bike lanes on the main artery, though low-speed neighborhood streets are popular for road cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Substantially below-average violent and property crime rates compared to state and national benchmarks
- High median household incomes, elevated homeownership rates, and well-maintained properties
- Peaceful, low-density neighborhood atmosphere with minimal through traffic
Cons
- Strictly car-dependent with limited pedestrian infrastructure along major connectors
- Very few commercial businesses directly within the residential core
- Occasional isolated incidents of unlocked vehicle theft common to suburban corridors
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in this residential area; community services and shelters are situated closer to downtown Opelika and Auburn urban cores.
What Moores Mill is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe with residents walking dogs and joggers using subdivision sidewalks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with standard suburban residential traffic and delivery vehicles.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and secure, though street lighting is sparse outside private subdivision entrances.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low activity and safe, though visibility requires personal headlights or flashlights on foot.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no fixed-route public transit in Moores Mill; the region is served by Lee-Russell Public Transit (LRPT) on an on-demand, advance-reservation basis only.
Parking is abundant and free, with ample private driveways, dedicated club parking lots, and open curbside parking within subdivisions.
Things to do in Moores Mill
- Play a round of golf or dine at the private Moores Mill Golf Club (member/guest access)
- Take a scenic run or walk along the shaded residential streets and subdivision paths
- Visit nearby Chewacla State Park just a short drive to the southwest for hiking and mountain biking
Local favorites
- Moores Mill Golf Club · Golf & Country Club · 4.6★ (125)Upscale private championship golf club featuring practice facilities, tennis courts, and clubhouse dining.
- The Mill at Tiger Town · Restaurant · 4.4★ (310)Nearby casual dining spot serving southern-inspired comfort dishes and craft drinks.
- Bow & Arrow · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.5★ (1420)Acclaimed nearby Texas-meets-Alabama smokehouse serving brisket, pulled pork, and hearty southern sides.
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.