Is Red Hill safe?
Mineral Wells, West Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Red Hill as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Red Hill
“Go. Red Hill is a peaceful, semi-rural community outside Mineral Wells and Parkersburg with very low violent crime rates. It is exceptionally safe from a personal security perspective, though visitors will need a vehicle to get around safely and reliably.”
About the area
Red Hill is an unincorporated residential and rural community situated in Wood County, West Virginia, characterized by rolling Appalachian foothills and spread-out homesteads. It offers a tranquil country setting just a short drive from the commercial corridors of Mineral Wells and Parkersburg. Visitors typically travel here for country scenery, family visits, or nearby outdoor recreation along the Little Kanawha River basin.
- Rural & Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
- Scenic Foothills
- Quiet Residential
Walking and biking in Red Hill
Walk score: 4/100 · Bike score: 14/100
There is no bike infrastructure, dedicated paths, or bike-share programs in Red Hill; cycling is limited to sharing narrow, hilly two-lane roads with motor vehicle traffic.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low violent and street crime rates characteristic of rural Wood County
- High rates of owner-occupied housing contributing to a stable, well-kept community
- Quiet, pastoral atmosphere free from urban noise and congestion
- Convenient driving access to Interstate 77 and regional amenities in Mineral Wells
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with absence of sidewalks and street lighting
- Extended emergency service response times typical of unincorporated rural zones
- Narrow, winding roads that can become hazardous during severe winter weather
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not an issue in Red Hill. Any regional sheltering resources and unhoused support services are located several miles away in central Parkersburg.
What Red Hill is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Crisp and tranquil across the hills, with light commuter traffic moving toward Mineral Wells and Parkersburg.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and unhurried, with occasional local traffic and residents working on rural properties.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and peaceful as daylight fades, though road visibility decreases rapidly without streetlights.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-black and quiet; personal crime is very rare, but walking on dark country roads is unsafe due to vehicle blind spots and wildlife.
Transit, parking and getting around
Red Hill is not served by public transit; the regional transit provider, Mid-Ohio Valley Transit Authority (EasyRider), operates bus routes strictly within Parkersburg and Vienna to the northwest.
Private driveway parking and free off-street commercial lots are the standard everywhere, with no paid meters or parking decks in the area.
Things to do in Red Hill
- Take a scenic countryside drive through the rolling hills and wooded hollows of eastern Wood County
- Fish, canoe, or kayak along access points of the nearby Little Kanawha River
- Attend seasonal community events and agricultural shows at the nearby Wood County 4-H Camp and Fairgrounds
Local favorites
- Las Trancas Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (860)A popular local stop in Mineral Wells serving generous portions of classic Mexican fare and margaritas.
- The Bodega Coffee Company · Coffee Shop · 4.8★ (310)A welcoming local cafe serving specialty espresso drinks, baked goods, and breakfast sandwiches.
- Jimmies Restaurant · American Diner · 4.4★ (420)A longstanding country diner known for homestyle breakfast platters and hearty comfort food.
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.