Is Mount Lebanon safe?
Huntsville, Alabama · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Mount Lebanon as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Mount Lebanon
“Go. Mount Lebanon is a quiet, low-density rural-suburban community where violent crime is exceptionally rare. While it offers few dedicated tourist attractions, visitors navigating the area for local sights or quiet drives can do so with virtually no safety concerns.”
About the area
Mount Lebanon is a tranquil, semi-rural residential enclave located in the rolling landscape northeast of Huntsville's urban core. Characterized by spacious residential parcels, family homesteads, and open fields, it provides a peaceful and pastoral atmosphere. Visitors will find a slow-paced community oriented around country living rather than bustling commercial activity.
- Quiet & Rural
- Car-Dependent
- Sprawling Acreage
- Peaceful
Walking and biking in Mount Lebanon
Walk score: 8/100 · Bike score: 18/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or multi-use greenways in Mount Lebanon; road cycling occurs only on narrow country roads with fast-moving vehicular traffic.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Substantially lower violent and property crime rates compared to Huntsville's urban center.
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes fostering a stable, secure neighborhood environment.
- Peaceful, low-density rural atmosphere with minimal traffic congestion.
Cons
- Virtually zero walkability with narrow, unlit rural roads lacking sidewalks and shoulders.
- Sparse commercial amenities, requiring a 10-to-15 minute drive for grocery and medical services.
- Longer emergency services response times relative to dense city districts.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in Mount Lebanon, as unhoused individuals and support services are concentrated in central Huntsville.
What Mount Lebanon is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Early hours are quiet and serene, with occasional morning commute traffic on two-lane roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- The area remains sleepy and calm throughout the day with light local vehicle movement and peaceful country views.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Evenings are quiet and safe, though visibility decreases rapidly as night falls due to absent street lighting.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights are pitch-black and tranquil, with virtually no foot traffic or crime risks beyond roadway wildlife hazards.
Transit, parking and getting around
Huntsville's public transit agency, Orbit (Huntsville Transit), does not extend fixed-route service to rural Mount Lebanon, making personal vehicle ownership or rideshare mandatory.
Parking is entirely free and ample across residential driveways, local farm lots, and community spaces, with zero metered zones or parking decks.
Things to do in Mount Lebanon
- Take a scenic rural drive through the rolling terrain and farm country along Mount Lebanon Road.
- Visit nearby Sharon Johnston Park for fishing, walking trails, and open picnic grounds.
- Stop by seasonal roadside farm stands in the surrounding Madison County countryside for fresh produce.
Local favorites
- New Market BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.8★ (750)Beloved country BBQ joint serving slow-smoked pulled pork, ribs, and homemade pies in a rustic setting.
- Tate Farms · Agritourism / Farm · 4.7★ (1250)Expansive family-run farm offering seasonal pumpkin patches, hayrides, and family-friendly outdoor events.
- Sharon Johnston Park · County Park & Recreation · 4.6★ (850)Sprawling recreation area featuring a fishing lake, camp sites, walking paths, and picnic pavilions.
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.