Apparently, it is only one criteria among many. Proof is that Abilene, TX made #32 out of 331.
That is high, in my book.
Yet, Abilene is so un-PC.
Diversity? Hmmm. Do they mean it has three religiously-founded Universities by three different religious groups? Ha Ha. Or maybe, airman at Dyess AFB come there from all over the United States? Ha Ha. How about, they count "the elderly, retired population" as a special group, and we are running over with them?
I don't know. But a more conservative, politically incorrect city cannot be found, from what I know. Yet, #32. YES! Just think, wardaddy, just think!
Speaking of Anson, TX, oh yes, I know it extremely well. But that is where the PC-ers made the most fun of things. For years there was a law against holding dances in Anson. I used to see stories in the area media, with titles like..."No Dancin' in Anson", followed by a hootin' and hollerin' piece just for the fun of making fun.
Myself, I would write a story about the potholes in Anson streets, but that's just me.
Where you a Kilgore Rangerette?
Well I did 8 years in Abilene, between the AF and finishing up college at McMurry. Wife was HSU. Went to Dallas (HEB) for 4, and Youngstown-Warren for 5, and now in San Diego.
I don't know how Warren get's so low, except for the fact that the local job market is crappy and you probably go to Akron or Cleveland for good high paying jobs.
Abilene was OK, but it is definitely in our rear view mirrors. I really enjoyed Dallas, but took advantage of .com largess to have my company move me back to Ohio because I was in consulting at the time. I had to get my young sons out of Texas before they became Cowboys or Rangers fans (priorities).
I finally visited Abilene driving from Ohio to San Diego back in January and it hasn't changed a lick. I am glad for my years there between finding my wife, finishing undergrad, starting a family, I always remember it fondly. However I have no desire to move back, though if you could luck into some high paying job there your money will stretch.