The 10 Safest Cities In Mississippi For 2026

Madison is the ideal destination when you're trying to find that true Mississippi, swampbilly feel with safe, small city vibes and big city pride. This is definitely one of the reasons it has held strong from last year to be our safest city in Mississippi for 2026.

This Madison County city is the kind of place where one can safely cruise the roads on ATVs, lawnmowers, and trucks with gun racks. It's also the kind of place where packages from Amazon won't get stolen from your front porch. But if they do, it was probably a gator. And take it from us, you should pick your battles.

One Mississippi, two Mississippi, three Mississippi, and drum roll..our second safest city in Mississippi for 2026 is Pass Christian.

This little Mississippi gem scored a strong 6/10 on our snackability scale. They scored an 8/10 in terms of safety and an 8/10 for number of educated residents. I think it's safe to say they're the poster city for the rest of the state. And word on the street is that young professionals are starting to take notice and move Pass Christian's direction. So don't wait, because the word is out.

It might not be Jackson but this little city with a vibrant melting pot of swampbillies, Saint's fans, and cotton farmers, as well as five star restaurants, unforgettable summer festivals, and endless fun, is just as notable and just as safe. Probably why it's one of the most populous cities in Rankin County.

Brandon's gold star qualities like the non-existent number of crimes per 100,000 residents, their large number of educated residents, and their A+ social and economic infrastructure, is the reason it's our third safest city in Mississippi for 2026.

Richland, the fourth safest city in Mississippi, prides itself on a 53/100k people violent crime rate that ranks second safest statewide and an absence of murders.

This tranquil city, part of the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area and home to roughly 7,486 people, has a low 1,082/100k people overall crime rate, securing the eighth safest spot for overall safety.

Safety in Richland is like a well-invested stock - it just keeps growing, and the only risk is feeling too secure.

Hernando, DeSoto County's county seat, on Mississippi's northwestern border, is the fifth safest city in the state, with a low 17 incidents of violent crime, including no murders. The city also boasts just 88 property crimes, reflecting the effective protection of residents' assets.

Hernando's strategic location near U.S. Route 51 and Interstate 55 is critical to maintaining safety, a strong historical identity dating back to Hernando de Soto, a vigilant police force, and proactive community-oriented initiatives. These factors help safeguard Hernando's 18,579 residents, keeping crime below the national average.

Welcome to our sixth safest city in Mississippi: Clinton. This city with a little over 25,000 residents in Hinds County, should be called 'Mississippi's Best Kept Secret,' because all is crazy safe and super fine in the city where the hospitality never ends. We all know that people don't want to live in a city that is not welcoming and not safe.

Clinton's snackability rating is a whopping 7.5/10! Their number of amenities scored 8/10 and their education rating an 8.5/10! Scott has a strong sense of community with a big city focus. Check it out! We're pretty sure you will want to call it home.

Nestled within Harrison County and a part of the Gulfport-Biloxi metropolitan area, Long Beach holds the seventh spot as the safest city in Mississippi. The city boasts rankings of seventh safest in violent crime and eighth safest in property crime, reflecting its commitment to safety and community well-being.

The "Radish Capital of the World," living in Long Beach is so safe, even the radishes feel secure - they never turnip unexpectedly.

New Albany, established in 1840 in Union County, has a deep-rooted history involving key events such as the Civil War and the advent of railroads, which shaped its development. This small Mississippi city's population of 7,733 enjoys one of the lowest violent crime rates, with 0 murders reported, earning it the title of the eighth safest place in the state.

Its remarkably low 77/100k people violent crimes per capita and 1,137/100k people property crime per rate underscore successful policing and safety measures embraced by both law enforcement and residents.

Byram, located just South of Jackson, is our seventh city in Mississippi. This little city in Hinds County is super family friendly and virtually crime free. It's one of the safest places to call home on our list. We think Byram's city motto should be: 'Feels Like Home'. They are super welcoming; and in true Mississippi fashion, they would be happy to get anyone out of a pickle.

Byram's overall HomeSnacks snackability score was off the hook! Not surprising, considering their safety rating is a 7/10 and percentage of educated residents is 8.5/10. Busy people = less naughty people. If that doesn't say safe, we don't know what does. Keep making The Magnolia State proud, Byram.

Welcome to Petal, our number one safest city in Mississippi for 2026. It's so safe in this little Hattiesburg-burb, that the alligators are always showing their faces along the Leaf River at the same time every evening reminding the residents to get home before dark. Thanks gators!

Petal is known as 'The Friendly City'. So it is no surprise that they scored an 8/10 HomeSnacks snackability score with an emphasis on job availability and safety. They keep their city safe so you will want to move to their neck of the woods.

We're pretty sure the only crime being committed here is a 'Petal-ite' cheering for any NFL team other than the Saints.