I wouldn’t count on being in a rural area.
Look at why cities were first made. It was to combine to protect against brigands, who live in the hinterlands.
I understand, probably why I am on my own mountain with clear line of sight for 1 mile, and my scoped 30.06 is really accurate.
For the last century, cities have transformed into prison / psych wards / homeless encampments.
Telecommunications, transportation, and infrastructure have passed cities by.
Other than possibly hubs for medical treatment, what other industry besides the Grievance Industry and the Government Industry would stay there?