Is Popps Ferry safe?
D'Iberville, Mississippi · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Popps Ferry as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Popps Ferry
“Go. Popps Ferry in D'Iberville is a calm, largely residential and bayou-adjacent enclave with low violent crime rates. Visitors will find safe suburban roads, easy access to regional shopping, and scenic coastal water views with standard suburban vehicle awareness.”
About the area
Popps Ferry spans a quiet corridor along the Back Bay of Biloxi and northern D'Iberville, characterized by single-family homes, bayous, and nearby suburban commerce. It offers a laid-back coastal Mississippi lifestyle with rapid access to the I-10 corridor and surrounding retail centers.
- Suburban
- Waterfront-Adjacent
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet Residential
Walking and biking in Popps Ferry
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There is no municipal bike-share system, and dedicated bicycle lanes are rare along Popps Ferry Road, meaning cyclists must navigate shared vehicular roadways.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rate compared to larger regional urban centers
- Scenic waterfront proximity and stable single-family residential character
- Immediate access to major shopping centers and emergency medical services along I-10
- High vehicle ownership rates supporting easy regional travel
Cons
- Highly car-dependent layout with minimal continuous pedestrian sidewalks
- Susceptibility to localized coastal weather and tidal flooding during severe storms
- Occasional opportunistic property and vehicle theft near major shopping corridors
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in the residential sections of Popps Ferry, though unhoused individuals may occasionally be seen near major retail nodes and highway intersections.
What Popps Ferry is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and very safe, with commuters heading to work and light local traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and moderately busy around retail nodes, with quiet residential side streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe, with families returning home and dining traffic picking up at nearby restaurants.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and dark with sparse street activity, maintaining a safe suburban environment.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Coast Transit Authority (CTA), though fixed-route service directly along Popps Ferry is limited, making personal vehicles necessary for almost all travel.
Parking is abundant and entirely free, featuring ample surface lots at commercial plazas and private driveways in residential neighborhoods.
Things to do in Popps Ferry
- Enjoy fishing, kayaking, and sunset views along the scenic Back Bay waterfront
- Visit the nearby Popp's Ferry Causeway Park for boardwalk strolls and wildlife observation
- Shop and dine at the neighboring Lake D'Iberville and Promenade retail centers
Local favorites
- El Saltillo Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (750)A relaxed local favorite serving classic Mexican staples, combination platters, and margaritas.
- The Grind Coffee & Nosh · Coffee Shop · 4.6★ (480)A cozy neighborhood cafe offering specialty espresso drinks, breakfast sandwiches, and fresh pastries.
- Fuji Sushi House · Japanese Restaurant · 4.5★ (620)A casual dining spot offering specialty sushi rolls, hibachi entrees, and classic Japanese appetizers.
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.