Is Terrill safe?
Richmond, Kentucky · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Terrill as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Terrill
“Go. Terrill is a quiet, semi-rural and highway-adjacent community situated between Richmond and Berea with very low levels of violent crime. Visitors will find a tranquil, country atmosphere with minimal safety concerns beyond basic road safety on local highways.”
About the area
Terrill is a peaceful, unincorporated rural-suburban area in Madison County situated along the US-25 corridor south of central Richmond. It consists primarily of single-family homes on large lots, farmland, and dispersed local roadside businesses.
- Rural
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Sprawling
Walking and biking in Terrill
Walk score: 10/100 · Bike score: 18/100
There is no bike-share program or dedicated bike lane infrastructure, and cycling along US-25 is not recommended due to high vehicle speeds.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low rates of violent crime compared to statewide and national averages
- High rate of single-family homeownership fostering a stable, tight-knit residential base
- Relaxed, quiet rural atmosphere with very little street-level congestion
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with high-speed traffic along the US-25 corridor
- Minimal commercial amenities directly inside the community bounds
- Sparse street lighting on secondary rural roads after dark
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in Terrill, as social services and shelters are concentrated in downtown Richmond.
What Terrill is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet with light commuter traffic moving along US-25 and local country roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very safe and calm with occasional farm equipment and residential traffic navigating the area.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with minimal activity and negligible safety risks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and quiet; while personal safety risks are low, rural roads lack lighting and require careful driving.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no fixed-route public transit serving Terrill; regional demand-response transit is provided across Madison County by Foothills Rural Transportation.
Parking is completely free and abundant with ample private driveways and open surface lots at all commercial establishments.
Things to do in Terrill
- Explore the nearby historic grounds and trails at the Battle of Richmond Visitors Center
- Enjoy outdoor recreation and disc golf at nearby Camp Catalpa Park
- Take a scenic drive along the rural backroads connecting Richmond and Berea
Local favorites
- Battlefield Golf Course · Golf Course · 4.3★ (160)A popular public 18-hole golf course located on historic Civil War battlegrounds nearby.
- Apollo Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.4★ (1250)Beloved regional spot offering craft beer and specialty pies just a short drive up US-25.
- Jackson's Restaurant · Southern Restaurant · 4.5★ (920)Longstanding local diner serving classic Southern comfort breakfasts and homestyle dinners.
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.
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