You forgot to mention that rural dwellers tend to be the most stuck up, cliquish people on the face of the earth. I lived in a tiny East Texas town for almost 10 years, and never did fit in. Moved back to my element, Dallas, and was amazed at how friendly the people are.
I'm sure each town has its own personality. I lived in Dallas several years also. It was fine when I was single. Hubby and I met there and will do anything to AVOID raising our children there. But we liked it when we were single.