Is South Intercession City safe?
Kissimmee, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates South Intercession City as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on South Intercession City
“Go with care. South Intercession City is a quiet, low-density rural residential community southwest of Kissimmee that poses little violent threat to visitors. However, the area lacks visitor amenities, has limited streetlighting at night, and requires personal transportation to navigate safely.”
About the area
South Intercession City is a semi-rural enclave in southwestern Osceola County characterized by modest single-family homes, manufactured housing, and open lots along the US 17/92 corridor. It functions primarily as a quiet bedroom community for workers across Osceola and Polk counties.
- Rural / Semi-Rural
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet Residential
- Modest Enclave
Walking and biking in South Intercession City
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There are no bike-share hubs or dedicated protected bike lanes in South Intercession City; cyclists must share high-speed shoulders on rural roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime rates compared to urban core neighborhoods in the Orlando metro
- Quiet, low-density residential setting with minimal commercial congestion
- Close highway access along US-17/92 connecting to Kissimmee and Davenport
- Spacious residential lots providing privacy and minimal foot-traffic disturbance
Cons
- Below-average median household income and higher poverty compared to county averages
- Sparse streetlighting and unpaved shoulder roads present hazards after dark
- Older housing stock with occasional code compliance and property upkeep issues
- Isolated from emergency services and full-service grocery hubs
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low within the residential pocket, though occasional transient individuals or makeshift encampments are found in wooded patches buffering the railway tracks and highway corridors.
What South Intercession City is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and sparse, with light commuter traffic trickling out onto US 17/92.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and sleepy, with safe conditions throughout the residential lanes.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm as residents return home, though limited sidewalk infrastructure makes walking along main roads unadvisable.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark due to a lack of municipal lighting; safe from organized crime but vulnerable to poor visibility and isolated trespassing.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very limited; Lynx operates Route 26 along US-17/92 providing scheduled connections to the Kissimmee Intermodal Station and Poinciana, but frequency is sparse and weekend service is restricted.
Parking is abundant and entirely free on private residential driveways and local business surface lots; there are no meters, parking garages, or restricted permit zones.
Things to do in South Intercession City
- Explore the quiet rural roads and surrounding wetlands by car or off-road vehicle
- Visit nearby Lake Russell and Lake Tohopekaliga recreation access points a short drive north
- Take a scenic countryside drive along Old Tampa Highway toward historic downtown Kissimmee
Local favorites
- Tienda Mexicana La Guadalupana · Grocery & Mexican Delicatessen · 4.5★ (115)A neighborhood market offering authentic Mexican groceries, snacks, and prepared specialties.
- Taqueria Doña Ana · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (85)Popular roadside spot known for freshly made street tacos, tortas, and horchata.
- Russell's Western Wear · Apparel Store · 4.6★ (320)Longstanding regional outfitter along US-17/92 stocking boots, hats, and western gear.
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.