There’s generally a reason they tend to be distrustful of outsiders; they’re inclined to want to change the way of life that the locals are happy with. If you’re that unhappy with the general area, not sure why you’re choosing to remain.
The number one location on this person’s list was Dallas TX. Now, that wouldn’t suit me *at all* and ‘Dallas’ covers a wide territory, but that might make it easier to find the perfect spot.
There’s a huge difference between the people in the hollers that are miles and miles from town and the town Folk.
I’m looking at Kentucky, when I went to visit my best friend there it was amazing how upscale everything was. Or maybe I’ve just gotten used to the opposite. But no the horse farms were pretty nice, it was nice to see animals treated kindly