Small towns definitely have their negatives (we don't have any large food chains, and there are cornfields everywhere), but there are plenty of things that make small towns a great place to grow up. Big cities might have Walmarts and more than one water tower, but small town folks wouldn't trade their small town roots for the world! We'll take dirt roads and farmer's markets over traffic and pollution any day! Here are just a few of the best advantages to living in a small town.
1. You don’t have to lock your car.
Losing keys is never a problem because they're always in the ignition.
2. You know who everyone is.
You can greet everyone you pass by on the street by first and last name.
3. Everyone knows you.![]()
You're basically famous.
4. The community is more like a family than it is a town.
What's better than having an entire town as brothers, sisters, aunts, and uncles?
5. You can just ride your bike or walk to any spot in town.
And you don't have to pay for transportation.
6. Small town business owners are the sweetest people.
Whether it's the baker or the plumber, you can always count on small town hospitality.
7. You’ve made it in the paper at least like, 20 times.
And you've probably saved every one.
8. Hot dish and desserts.
Funerals, church potlucks, and celebrations always have an abundance of tater tot hot dish.
9. You know every single person at your school
And you're all extremely close.
10. You never get caught breaking a few rules…
As long as you don't get caught by the 1 cop on duty.
11. Little to no crime.
Everyone's mother raised them better than that.
12. News travels quickly, so you’re always informed.
Small town folks know how to gossip.
13. Constant love and support from the whole community.
The best part of living in a small town is the people. Everyone is always willing to help you out and you'll never go a day without being reminded that you belong here.
