Is Post Oak Bend safe?
Post Oak Bend, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Post Oak Bend as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Post Oak Bend
“Go. Post Oak Bend is a quiet, exceptionally low-crime rural community in Kaufman County where personal safety concerns are minimal. While there are virtually no traditional tourist attractions or urban amenities, visitors seeking quiet countryside, equestrian ranches, or visiting family will find a peaceful and welcoming environment.”
About the area
Post Oak Bend is a small, sprawling rural town located just northeast of Kaufman and southwest of Terrell. Characterized by expansive acreage properties, open pastures, and custom single-family homes, the area offers peaceful country living within commuting distance of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
- Rural / Agricultural
- Quiet & Peaceful
- Equestrian
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Post Oak Bend
Walk score: 4/100 · Bike score: 18/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes, trails, or bike-share programs; cycling is limited to shoulder riding along rural FM roads, which can be hazardous due to higher vehicular speeds and lack of lighting.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low violent and property crime rates compared to regional and national averages
- High homeownership rate exceeding 85% with well-maintained rural properties
- Peaceful, quiet rural atmosphere with minimal traffic congestion
- Strong median household income levels with very low poverty
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with zero public transit options
- Dark, unlit two-lane rural roads with potential wildlife hazards at night
- Virtually no commercial dining, retail, or entertainment options within town limits
- Reliance on county sheriff patrols means longer emergency response times compared to dense cities
Homelessness: Homelessness is not a visible presence in Post Oak Bend. There are no encampments, shelters, or panhandling locations within the town limits.
What Post Oak Bend is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Crisp and tranquil with occasional farm vehicles and commuters heading toward highway corridors.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet open spaces with sunny pastures, light local traffic, and no street-level safety concerns.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and peaceful as residents return home, though narrow rural roads require cautious driving at dusk.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-black country roads with zero pedestrian infrastructure; safe from crime but not suited for walking due to dark roads and wildlife.
Transit, parking and getting around
Post Oak Bend has no local public transit service or rail connections. STAR Transit offers limited on-demand microtransit and demand-response curb-to-curb service within Kaufman County by advance reservation.
Parking is exclusively off-street on private driveways and ranch lots, with ample free parking available at all nearby commercial establishments in Kaufman and Terrell.
Things to do in Post Oak Bend
- Take scenic rural drives along FM 987 and surrounding farm-to-market roads
- Tour local horse farms and equestrian boarding properties in the area
- Visit nearby historic downtown Kaufman or Terrell for local shopping and dining
Local favorites
- Hickory Tree BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.6★ (320)A nearby roadside favorite in Kaufman serving smoked brisket, ribs, and classic Southern sides.
- Film Alley Terrell · Entertainment Center · 4.3★ (1450)Modern cinema, bowling alley, arcade, and grill located a short drive north in Terrell.
- Two Senoritas Tex-Mex · Tex-Mex Restaurant · 4.4★ (680)Popular local family-run spot nearby serving sizzling fajitas and homemade salsa.
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Common questions about Post Oak Bend
Is Post Oak Bend safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Post Oak Bend a good place to live?
On safety, Post Oak Bend scores 84/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Post Oak Bend?
Walk score 4/100 and bike score 18/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Post Oak Bend are safer?
Oak Ridge (TX) (86) score higher nearby.
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