Is Wadsworth safe?
Prattville, Alabama · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Wadsworth as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Wadsworth
“Go. Wadsworth is a quiet, semi-rural and suburban enclave on the outskirts of Prattville that offers a safe and peaceful environment. Visitors will face virtually no street crime concerns, though there is little commercial activity directly within the area. A personal vehicle is necessary to explore surrounding amenities.”
About the area
Wadsworth is a tranquil, residential community located just north of downtown Prattville along US-31 and County Road 40 in Autauga County. Characterized by spacious lots, single-family homes, and pine-studded Alabama countryside, it serves primarily as a peaceful bedroom community. Visitors generally use the area as a calm home base while exploring historic Prattville and the greater Montgomery metro.
- Quiet
- Semi-Rural
- Spacious
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Wadsworth
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes, greenways, or bike-share programs in Wadsworth; cycling is restricted to rural road shoulders with variable pavement quality.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to national and Montgomery metro averages
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained single-family residential properties
- Peaceful, low-density rural-suburban atmosphere with minimal vehicle congestion
Cons
- Practically zero walkability requiring a vehicle for all errands, dining, and daily needs
- Isolated residential roads with limited street lighting and minimal pedestrian infrastructure
- Distance from major municipal hospitals and emergency medical hubs located in Montgomery
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Wadsworth due to its low-density, car-dependent residential layout.
What Wadsworth is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with light residential traffic as commuters head toward Montgomery and central Prattville.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with wide open spaces, very low pedestrian movement, and exceptionally safe surroundings.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with minimal vehicle activity and very low risk of disturbance.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Dark and very quiet due to sparse street lighting, though personal safety concerns remain minimal.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no fixed-route public transit service operating in Wadsworth; the Montgomery Area Transit System (The M) does not extend into Autauga County, making personal vehicles essential.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, with standard private driveways at homes and spacious surface lots at nearby businesses.
Things to do in Wadsworth
- Visit nearby Wilderness Park to stroll through a tranquil bamboo forest and nature trails
- Explore the historic downtown Prattville mill district and the scenic Autauga Creek Spillway
- Play a round of golf at the nearby RTJ Golf Trail at Capitol Hill
Local favorites
- Fat Boy's Bar-B-Que Ranch · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Rustic local staple serving hearty smoked pork plates, ribs, and classic Southern sides.
- Uncle Mick's Cajun Market & Cafe · Cajun Restaurant · 4.8★ (1820)Beloved nearby spot serving authentic Louisiana crawfish étouffée, gumbo, and jambalaya.
- Autauga Creek Craft House · Beer Bar & Taproom · 4.7★ (210)Relaxed community gathering spot pouring a rotating selection of craft beers, wines, and ciders.
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.