100 Of The Best Rural Towns in The US

[@LongHornTexas]

Great video! Timestamp of states. 0:34 Florida 13:27 California 31:27 Colorado 47:13 New Hampshire 1:00:40 Virginia 1:14:57 Alabama 1:27:15 Minnesota 1:40:38 North Carolina 1:55:22 Wyoming 2:09:35 Idaho 2:21:51 Washington 2:36:39 Pennsylvania 2:49:50 Texas 3:02:55 Oregon

[@HiveBedrockBedwars]

You forgot New Mexico

[@LongHornTexas]

@@HiveBedrockBedwars I wish too!! No more states other than what were timestamped though.

[@HiveBedrockBedwars]

@@LongHornTexas Yeah NM has the best rural towns

[@heatherfulmore3412]

​@@LongHornTexasis nice I guess.

[@heatherfulmore3412]

​​@@HiveBedrockBedwarsNew Mexico is too far away and dry. They place has smoky topaz. Someone said that some were on the ground when she visited the place.

[@cqt9223]

Time stamps--hope this helps!: 1. Florida 0:34 2. California 13:13 3. Colorado 31:28 4. New Hampshire 47:10 5. Virginia 1:00:37 6. Alabama 1:14:55 7. Minnesota 1:27:10 8. North Carolina 1:40:18 9. Wyoming 1:55:23 10. Idaho 2:09:28 11. Washington 2:21:47 12. Pennsylvania 2:36:31 13. Texas 2:49:46 14. Oregon 3:02:52

[@aletafrey5514]

My husband & I are enjoying your program today. We live in a small village in Ohio (West Jefferson) and have thought of something you really should add to your ratings. Grocery stores. We lost ours many years ago and it’s been a hardship for many people.

[@deannarounds134]

Great point!

[@Eight0eight]

I know this probably took a lot of work and time to make- we appreciate your work Briggs!

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

Thank you

[@davidtardio9804]

This is how good you are. I have no interest in moving to hot, humid Florida, but I’m still watching the video because of the way you present the information

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

Thank you

[@catherinebaum9185]

Floriduh is corrupt and don't get me started with the dictator Ron Death Sentence.

[@catherinebaum9185]

Flood insurance in Floriduh is off the map or not obtainable.

[@roberth5123]

​@catherinebaum9185 it's floriduh because we get so many dumb asses from all across the country and the world.

[@Sammy-il1qf]

I'm not even in the country & have zero chance of ever living there, but still love Briggs's content! Perhaps, one day, I will get to visit again, beyond the only two states I have visited, Florida and New York.

[@catholiccrusader5328]

Thank you, Mr. Briggs. Binge binge-watched your show. Peace and all things good.

[@ruralsquirrel5158]

Wow, that's a long video. Could you please index it by state for those of us with limited time, please? Thanks for putting this together! I look forward to it.

[@George-ux6zz]

I would say Plant City is a great rural town. They have the Strawberry Festival there and Strawberry fields are everywhere in the winter.

[@christymilan4881]

Weaverville 17:16 How fantastic your visiting! I live in Anderson south of Redding. We have watched you for years! This area is beautiful. From Ferndale, the Oregon border, East to Nevada border through Lassen Park and south to Red Bluff. Enjoy!

[@reginafromrio]

I lived in Redding and Hyampom. That's a beautiful part of CA. Shasta and Lassen.. anywhere by Yosemite or central coast.

[@daisylu1203]

Florida's small rural towns to retire to or raise a family might be a good choice but be prepared to do some driving to work, shop, medical etc. Expect hot and humid weather and hurricane season can mean evacuations.

[@katiepage5985]

Utah has many rural towns. My home town “Price, Utah” is great. Check out rural towns in this state, most away from major cities.

[@stanleybarton]

He probably doesn’t even know that one of the most beautiful and peaceful places in Utah are between St. George and the intersection at the I-15 are I-70. Beaver is probably the friendliest towns west of the Mississippi River. Good place to stop on that long drive between LA and Denver.

[@Government-EconomicsTeacher]

My concern with Utah is that I've heard you are more of an outsider if you're not Mormon. Like ppl will be friendly but friendships, work, promotions etc are largely affected by this

[@traveldreamer4616]

Great video. Informative and humorous. Gives a Great start for those wanting to relocate to rural area.

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@violetbf3773]

I stayed in an Airbnb in Mariposa . And it’s indeed a beautiful little town. Woke up and saw lots of deer in front of the house just chilling.

[@dustys5512]

Idaho CIty Idaho is a nice quiet town, but it definitely fulfills the stereotype that everyone in town is related, people are so bored that they gossip, and an off-duty deputy sheriff is responsible for the after-hours party getting a bit too wild.

[@obsessedwith_christmas]

This is what I am looking for! Thank you!! I, too, like the way you present the information. I am here for it!

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

You are so welcome!

[@stepheniejones2427]

This is your Lyft driver in Chico, saying THANK YOU! You made my entire week. ❤

[@sanyu707]

Starlink internet is wonderful for rural towns and you don't have to worry about internet anymore!

[@amandagee80]

Love your videos. Love the info and the presentation. One of the channels I never knew I needed to follow . Watch you all the time!!! Appreciate all your hard work and research !!

[@daisylu1203]

I live in AL, in a small town, have for decades. AL small towns are slow, rural and quiet, great for retirees, expect some driving to get to larger cities. Winters mild, summer/spring, hot sticky, tornados are a given. Dont expect these small Southern towns traditions and lifestyles to change anytime soon, or the large ones either.

[@daisylu1203]

@IrishGirl23 What size city? The large cities in AL are more than 30 min away from beaches, an hour or more. There are small cities nearer to beaches but still more than 30 min. Also cost of living, even smaller towns in AL near beaches are more expensive.

[@Biffwellington4518]

We retired from Austin and moved about 20 minutes from Buffalo TX (just outside Palestine). We recently sold our Austin lottery ticket and paid cash for 1/2 an acre for about what you said in Buffalo. The only thing we seem to miss is the really nice restaurants but we're adjusting very well. I'm originally from South OC.Calif and can not believe how beautiful this area of east TX is. The people...OMG so nice!

[@warmonger2500]

Have you done any looking into Starlink as an option for rural towns with crap internet. I’m not saying you “have to” only that this may be a viable option.

[@jrecm4816]

Well, as a native Californian, I'd pick (no contest) either Cambria and Truckee from your list if I had $$$$

[@reginafromrio]

Same. Was the pronunciation killing you?😂 And some of the towns listed are kind of in what we call the butthole of CA. Central valley stuff.. ( Not Cambria.. it's majestic).

[@anpsteph]

Woohoo 🙌 Blountstown, Florida! Thanks for the mention--even though we were #5 on the Florida list. I live in Blountstown and want to mention that besides the Internet providers you mentioned, we have Spectrum and T-Mobile for Internet that offer excellent speeds suitable for folks who work from home. There is a brand new hospital being built that will open in 2025.

[@kaizen5180]

Only Briggs will put us through a 3hr video. Congratulations out

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

I have been reading how more people watch on their TVs these days. If you plop down on tha couch after work you are more inclined to watch a longer video.

[@kaizen5180]

Great work.

[@Sammy-il1qf]

@WorldAccordingToBriggs Bedtime viewing on my phone for me!

[@Susan-id5xj]

I watch KZbin on my TV too.

[@dreamingwolf8382]

whoa. that runtime though ...

[@semicountryliving3095]

Outstanding, Briggs! OMG your humor LOLOL!!

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

Thank you kindly!

[@zezewilliams2063]

Where is maine? Its almost entirely small towns and im super interested in a breakdown.

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

It will be on the next one. If I would have been a 6 hour video if I would have added every state.

[@gpl422sda]

Come on Briggs come on over to Parkston South Dakota and check it out you won't believe it!

[@michellewei7349]

Can we get some time stamps for certain towns or states please?

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

It is processing. This big of a video it might take 2 days.

[@BonnieBlair-zm4uu]

​@@WorldAccordingToBriggstysm!🕯️🤠🙏🇺🇸🤍

[@akgobears]

I love the little town of Weaverville Ca. on this list...Have traveled through from Redding to Eureka on Hwy 299 several times...Can get a little snow in the winter ....If i were to ever move in my old age, this would be one place i would heavily consider....Love Truckie in the Winter...Boy does that place get some snow....I knew Salmon ID was going to be on this list...Many yrs ago when my parents divorced my dad moved to Salmon...Have been there several times...Was going to retire there but then things changed like taking care of my mother and getting remarried...Love that place as its has everything yet in the middle of nothing but beauty....

[@lechatbotte.]

I have as well lots of cute small towns in northern Cali. Petaluma is one of my favorites

[@akgobears]

@@lechatbotte. Petaluma is about 45 min from where i live...Just like where i live, to close to metro area for my liking...

[@lechatbotte.]

@@akgobears it is now for sure. I’m a native of Cali got tired of the cities. I’ve moved out of the state several years back to a very rural area. It’s 45 min to an actual town lol

[@akgobears]

@@lechatbotte. Im jealous

[@lechatbotte.]

@@akgobears Truckie is nice had lunch there once. Where I live now, get some snow but not enough to be miserable. Weather is somewhat moderate with four actual seasons.

[@WealthMagnet229.5]

Thanks for the profile on Cambria and Quincy, 2 favorites of ours from CA.

[@jzilla2413]

You should make a comparison video on Oregon Vs California (cost of living, quality of life, taxes, DMV Fees!!, gas taxes, property taxes, etc……) that would be a very good video

[@jaxntax5509]

PUD's usually are Public Utility Districts there are several around Washington State. Many PUD's started as a result of depression era actions in expanding the electrical access.

[@psychoticgamers13]

so proud to be a honesdale local!! born and raised!

[@davelafferty605]

Still a huge fan of your content, Mr. Briggs. Been subscribed to your channel for years, and I've learned a helluva lot. Thanks, and keep doing what you're doing -- especially now, as I'm within spitting distance of retirement and will shortly be looking for my forever home! Cheers!

[@juliustherenaissanceman1900]

Do you know anything about Austin TX? I'm looking for a place a lot like Austin. Now I'm told that Madison Wisconsin is a lot like Austin. Is there anymore?

[@andreaarias2085]

Thank you for this subject matter!

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

My pleasure!

[@Cosmicstylus]

Brevard is very nice. White squirrel festival attendee almost every year. Close to everything and very welcoming people filled with tons of outdoor activities.

[@feliciasampson8032]

I used to live in Truckee. Loved it at the time. Lived on Reynold, on the second or third green of the Ponderosa Golf Course...it was great...close to skiing, and lake Tahoe and Donner. Lots of great places to hike. Good variety of eateries and coffee shops. Unfortunately, it's so crowded and expensive that it doesn't have that mountain vibe that I loved so much...I'm only 30 minutes away if I do get an urge to visit.

[@Jamie-ju5zb]

Funny enough I was born in Kern county hospital. But my mom lived in pumpkinville

[@reginafromrio]

Great video! I have to correct the pronunciation spelled the way it sounds. It's Caym-bria, not Cam-bria. ( Local here). It's Paso Robels, and San Lewis Obispo, not Louie. Thanks for the content!

[@Fusako8]

The Banks to Vernonia bike trail is great! Also I'm amused by how many of these small towns I pass through driving from Forest Grove to Corvalis.

[@M247]

Damn..."the dude with the dictionary left" 😂😂😂 my chest hurts

[@kacie1661]

Thank you, sir. This is very informative, and the way you deliver it, is hysterical and unique!! So glad I found your channel. I've not watched all of it yet, since it's over 3 hours long, but so far, one of the funniest, damn things I heard, was you reporting about security in Meeker, CO....the thing about the daughter bringing home a guy who has a tattoo on his neck that say's, :TOXIC!!!!" ....priceless!!! LMAO

[@missshirelle672]

Do you have any free land videos about Mississippi where can I get free land in Mississippi

[@anthonyldaniel1]

Love your content. I live in WA state and it's nice seeing some of the towns on this list.

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

Thanks for watching!

[@zm6323]

Wild..I grew up in Truckee, lived on Donner Lake, graduated Truckee HS in 85', played football, was on Alpine race team..loved it! Wolverines! (Our mascot) , also "bad to the bone" singer was Truckee HS alumni.

[@WarTrend1]

Check out Dove Creek Colorado. Throw that lil town in one of your videos. Less than 700 pop, on old hwy 666.

[@WarTrend1]

I guess I should add that it's the "pinto bean capitol of the world." Low cost of living. No stop lights, 1 small grocery store, 2 bars. Lol. It's a good time.

[@wayne2c675]

I would love to see some video in rual America based on interest , like best places for horseback trails

[@carlabrandon2690]

"Hello Tren "! 👋 .,how are you.!.,I enjoy watching your videos there very informative 👍😊❤thanks 😊

[@pdxmtngoat]

Sister, Oregon is along a highway that gets ridiculously busy through to Bend traffic. Pass on Tonasket, Washington. A huge meth problem there for such a tiny town.

[@okboomer1340]

Sisters with an "s"...

[@lyndaAdrianson]

I told you before about wingate indiana we have tenderloin

[@cthomasal4e]

Idaho, my favorite vacation state

[@darwinapala960]

I am just south in the OKC area. Two of our most popular malls are completely closed now. Crossroads I-35 and 240, plus Heritage in Midwest City. My favorite was Crossroads. Had my favorite restaurant called Garfields. Loved it at Christmas. There are two left, Penn Square, and Quail Springs. A few stores are gradually closing

[@paulharrison8152]

I always find it funny how Briggs always say 50mbps internet speed is not good. In the UK you can pretty much only dream of 50mbps, I get 33mbps and that seems to do perfectly fine for me. 1gb internet would be absolute insanity.

[@cthomasal4e]

Wyoming is nice. Sheridan, WY is my favorite... Gillette is also nice !!

[@heatherfulmore3412]

Okay I forgot about those. New Hampshire had a lot of blueberries. The state is close enough ro Upstate New York.

[@mae-qt8hw]

Next do small affordable towns with outdoor recreation. Also best affordable college towns. Best affordable high rated k -12 schools

[@frankzajac3158]

Definitely need some time stamps. I'm not wasting my time going through this entire video for a little info.

[@jimminimac]

I tried the transcipt.Fugetaboutit...

[@josephbright3946]

Wow what a douche

[@mj2495]

In the description!

[@GoatOuTkast]

Quit being lazy. It’s easy. And I can’t stand people who post time stamps y’all ruin the creators view time and are essentially stopping them from making as much money simply because you can’t be patient or find the exact part of the video yourself.

[@dennisw.truman3325]

Good evening Briggs! Have a great day! 🎚️🇺🇸🪖👮‍♂️

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

You too!

[@gpl422sda]

My older brother lives in Colville,WA

[@goldcic]

Hurricane Michael hit as a high 4. It blew out our lghts in Miami from a distance out and then went up the Gulf coast and across the back to the Atlantic. I drove north the next day and even the east coast was hit hard.

[@jw_nomad]

Your effort to gather information is greatly appreciated. But there is general important question though; will local accept out of state transplant ?

[@cthomasal4e]

Driggs, ID also, good to know

[@gpl422sda]

Parkston is a sweet spot according to your list but even more

[@conniesambrook]

NEW ENGLAND, Great video but how about the North East?

[@deannarounds134]

Regarding Amity Oregons Internet…. I believe you might have been referring to Alyrica as one of the services. If I’m correct, it’s pronounced a-leer-ick-a. Hope that helps. Folks here in Sweet Home are very happy with it compared to the other choices we have. 😊 Great informative video!! Thank you for putting it together. 👍

[@MrHynyn]

Ngl someone gonna need to post that list here. Would listen more if I had the time!

[@MrHynyn]

Is Ridgway CO on here?

[@JohnDoe69000]

Laying back with a bag of popcorn, this is going to be good!

[@collinwinter6210]

I'd like to thank briggs for being a good youtube. Because apparently youtube feels I need to see this video on repeat countless times like it's the only video on the whole internet. I've memorized your script.

[@collinwinter6210]

Thanks youtube I'm back again

[@junkemail-s1m]

As a native of SW VA I was surprised to see Coeburn. Around here its known as " the armpit of Virginia" and is often treated as such. Totally agree with Floyd and Abingdon which are almost always listed in best small towns in Va.

[@LauraB.335]

Can you do top cities with a small-town feel?

[@christineisabel7827]

I live in Colorado and Florence houses one of the US largest state penitentiary.

[@davidstephan5116]

I’m packing my loofas while I’m preparing for my pilgrimage to the Villages

[@HOMM4]

Small towns … Washington … FORKS! Go say Hi to Edward and Bella! Ironically , you brought up Vernonia in Oregon, which (together with St Helens) is “Forks” in the movies haha

[@94mandydallas]

Thank you!!

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

You're welcome!

[@rcg3496]

Long Branch, New Jersey… 👍🏽

[@kristenschnese6980]

Interesting about frost proof fl.. probably the ft git renamed because there already was a Ft Clinch in northeast Florida.. on Amelia Island

[@reginafromrio]

Weaverville made it to the list? WOW. Most people just pass it on the way to the mt. to grow herb.

[@charliebegg237]

Have you ever covered Forest Grove? Thinking of a move.

[@danielnester971]

timestamps please, love your content!

[@Government-EconomicsTeacher]

Keep in mind "crime rates" can be misleading. "High" crime rates can mean that they have great law and order and actually arrest/hold pol accountable. Some states brag about a "low crime rate" but really it's bc they let everyone get away with everything.

[@mavisoerth1003]

You go Reed. Awesome

[@TWBrit65]

Ahhhh, Arkansas didn't make the cut... [said with a heavy dose of No Sh*t] 🤣

[@Cmiro22544]

Can you put chapters!!

[@ruralsquirrel5158]

The Virginia segment seems to be pulled from the archives, ca. 2012. I wonder how many of the recommended small towns are still the same, or if things have changed.

[@Joce123]

You missed Mason City Iowa college town airport big box stores a lot of houses sell for $48,000 & under.

[@jayhawkT1A]

My mom grew up in Weaverville Ca. I know that town well 😊

[@pandakeeper]

Any info on Blackhawk, Central City or Cripplecreek, CO?

[@heatherfulmore3412]

The place looks neat but the prices are high.Newton New Hampshire is also a nice place.

[@ELC1950]

Would like video on best retirement places.

[@cthomasal4e]

North Carolina, huh, interesting !! I've only been to Ashville, which was nice (particularly 'Detroit Pizza', best pizza)

[@beverlyhill6783]

It’s not that good

[@wanderingjackwolf9510]

Around 5 minutes mark... "Jim, are you in there looking up clinching again?!" "...no..."

[@NunnayaR2B]

Thank you

[@Roxy1990]

Question what about South Carolina? For lawn is s great rural place to live.

[@pandakeeper]

How about Fruita, CO?

[@marcreed3843]

Ferndale is beautiful, but get ready for the mold in everything due to the forever wet conditions.

[@bwebbs28]

The only way to fix the housing market is for people to start moving to rural small towns.

[@gpl422sda]

Briggs you're a veteran so why aren't you listing veterans services?

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

Why woud I? That isn't what this video is about.

[@gpl422sda]

​@@WorldAccordingToBriggsWell you did mention that it in West Virginia...

[@keithbreidenbach3316]

I would rather die in Twisp than have to go to Omak for anything

[@r.martin4752]

Beautiful Isabel, just beautiful ❤❤.