Is White Plains safe?
Biloxi, Mississippi · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates White Plains as “Go”.
Gogo's take on White Plains
“Go. White Plains is a tranquil, semi-rural community north of coastal Biloxi that offers a safe and peaceful environment. It is best suited for visitors seeking golf retreats, spacious acreage, or quiet lodging away from the casino corridors, provided you have a personal vehicle.”
About the area
White Plains is a quiet, semi-rural expanse in northern Harrison County just north of Biloxi. Known for its wooded scenery, rolling terrain, and proximity to high-end golf courses, the area provides a relaxed alternative to the bustling coastal strip.
- Quiet / Rural
- Wooded & Spacious
- Car-Dependent
- Golf Destination
Walking and biking in White Plains
Walk score: 8/100 · Bike score: 22/100
There are no municipal bike-share hubs or designated bike lanes here; cycling is limited to rural road shoulders or off-road trails in the national forest.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low rates of violent and property crime compared to coastal urban centers
- High rate of homeownership with well-kept private properties and spacious parcels
- Close proximity to DeSoto National Forest and regional championship golf courses
Cons
- Virtually no pedestrian infrastructure or dedicated sidewalks along country roads
- Sparse retail and dining options directly within the immediate neighborhood
- Poorly lit rural roadways that require extra caution when driving at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent in White Plains, as social services and shelters are concentrated to the south in urban Biloxi and Gulfport.
What White Plains is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are serene and very safe, with light commuter traffic traveling south along Highway 67.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons are peaceful and open, though walking along primary roadways is impractical due to the absence of sidewalks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Evenings are dark and quiet with negligible street crime, requiring careful driving on unlit two-lane roads.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights are extremely calm with almost no foot traffic or disturbance.
Transit, parking and getting around
Coast Transit Authority (CTA) provides bus service in coastal Biloxi and D'Iberville, but regular fixed-route transit does not extend into rural White Plains, necessitating a personal car.
Parking is abundant and entirely free, easily available via private driveways, residential properties, and business parking lots.
Things to do in White Plains
- Play a championship round among pine forests at Grand Bear Golf Club
- Access hiking, fishing, and boating excursions into the nearby DeSoto National Forest
- Take a scenic country drive connecting the Gulf Coast to southern Mississippi's pine belt
Local favorites
- Grand Bear Golf Club · Golf Club · 4.6★ (360)Jack Nicklaus-designed championship golf course set inside pristine pine and cypress forest.
- Fallen Oak Golf Club · Golf Club · 4.8★ (240)Exclusive Tom Fazio-designed championship course known for dramatic landscape architecture.
- Cousins Smoked Meats · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.7★ (190)Rustic local smokehouse dishing up pulled pork, ribs, and classic Southern fixings.
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.