Is Suqualena safe?
Collinsville, Mississippi · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Suqualena as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Suqualena
“Go. Suqualena is a quiet, low-density rural community outside Meridian that presents minimal safety concerns for visitors. You will need a personal vehicle to get around, but violent and property crime rates are very low.”
About the area
Situated northwest of Meridian along Highway 19, Suqualena features rolling acreage, single-family homes, and serene rural roadways. It serves as a peaceful bedroom and agricultural area within easy driving distance of Lauderdale County amenities.
- Rural / Spacious
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
- Peaceful
Walking and biking in Suqualena
Walk score: 8/100 · Bike score: 18/100
There are no bike lanes, multi-use paths, or bike-share programs in the area, meaning cyclists must share narrow rural roads with high-speed vehicular traffic.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates than urban Meridian
- High rates of single-family homeownership and residential stability
- Peaceful, low-density environment with minimal ambient noise or congestion
Cons
- Virtually no pedestrian infrastructure, sidewalks, or streetlights
- Total reliance on a personal vehicle for all daily services and amenities
- Longer emergency response times relative to incorporated city limits
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a factor in Suqualena. Support services and emergency shelters are located in central Meridian.
What Suqualena is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Crisp, quiet, and safe, with light local commuter traffic along the main county roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and peaceful, though narrow road shoulders require caution if you are on foot near the highway.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Very tranquil with low activity; safety remains high as residents settle in.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-black and quiet with almost no street lighting, though serious crime incidents remain exceptionally rare.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no public transit service in Suqualena. The nearest municipal transit is operated by Meridian Transit System, located approximately 8 to 10 miles southeast in Meridian.
Parking is completely unrestricted and free via private lots and residential driveways; there are no parking meters, decks, or paid zones.
Things to do in Suqualena
- Enjoy boating, fishing, and camping at nearby Okatibbee Lake
- Play a round of golf at the nearby Briarwood Golf Club
- Take a scenic rural drive through the rolling hills of northwestern Lauderdale County
Local favorites
- Briarwood Golf Club · Golf Course · 4.2★ (130)A popular 18-hole golf facility offering well-kept fairways and a relaxed rural setting.
- Okatibbee State Park Recreation Area · Park · 4.4★ (340)A scenic reservoir park with boat launches, picnic areas, and camping facilities.
- Jean's Restaurant · Southern Restaurant · 4.4★ (480)A regional staple along Highway 19 serving hearty Southern home-cooked meals and specials.
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.