Is Silver Hills safe?
Prattville, Alabama · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Silver Hills as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Silver Hills
“Go. Silver Hills is a quiet, well-established suburban residential enclave with very low violent crime and a family-oriented atmosphere. Visitors staying here or visiting residents have little to worry about beyond basic vehicle security precautions.”
About the area
Silver Hills is an established mid-century residential neighborhood in Prattville featuring mature hardwood trees, spacious lots, and traditional brick ranch-style homes. Located just minutes from historic downtown Prattville and the Cobbs Ford Road retail corridor, it offers quiet suburban living with convenient access to Montgomery-area amenities.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Silver Hills
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes in Silver Hills or bike-share programs in Prattville, though low-traffic subdivision streets are generally safe for recreational cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both the Alabama and national averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes with well-maintained properties
- Stable middle-income demographic base with low local vacancy rates
- Proximity to Prattville's historic downtown, parks, and dining options
Cons
- Car-dependent with minimal pedestrian infrastructure like sidewalks inside the subdivisions
- Occasional isolated incidents of opportunistic property crime such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Zero commercial activity within the residential core requiring driving for all essentials
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Silver Hills or surrounding residential areas of Prattville, with minimal panhandling limited to major commercial highway corridors several miles away.
What Silver Hills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with occasional neighborhood dog walkers and residents commuting to work.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with school buses and residents returning home; extremely safe for outdoor yard work or walking.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Very tranquil with low traffic and well-lit residential driveways, feeling completely secure.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-quiet and low-risk, though streets lack dense pedestrian lighting so a flashlight is advised if outside.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is virtually nonexistent in this residential neighborhood; Prattville Area Transit operates limited on-demand van services for local residents, but a personal vehicle is necessary for daily transportation.
Parking is abundant and free on private residential driveways, with ample and unrestricted curbside street parking throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Silver Hills
- Stroll the serene bamboo trails at the nearby Prattville Wilderness Park
- Walk along the Autauga Creekwalk and view the historic Daniel Pratt Cotton Gin spillway
- Enjoy waterfront recreation, boat ramps, and picnicking at nearby Cooter's Pond Park
Local favorites
- Uncle Mick's Cajun Market & Cafe · Cajun Restaurant · 4.8★ (1850)Beloved local cafeteria-style eatery serving authentic gumbo, jambalaya, and crawfish etouffee.
- Fat Boy's Bar-B-Que Ranch · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.5★ (920)Down-home destination serving slow-smoked pork, ribs, and classic Southern sides.
- Smith-Byrd House Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room · Tea Room & Inn · 4.7★ (110)Historic Victorian home offering traditional afternoon tea service and cozy accommodations.
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.