We’re in a rural area, too, and there usually isn’t a long line. Though there was two years ago now that I think about it. Lots of local elections as well as the House and Senate elections and the ballot was looooong. Most people hadn’t looked at it beforehand (online) and were dazed and confused. I’d checked it out so was able to whip through it quickly.
Voting on election day has always made it seem bit more special. :-)