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I guess with threads like this the accusations that conservatives aren't prejuidiced rings hollow. Utah, Wyoming or Idaho should fit the bill since they were the reddest states during the last election.
Roanoke, VA and the surrouding areas like Christiansburg, Salem, and Boutertout County.
It's in the socially conservative/Libertarian-ish portion of VA. The city of Roanoke has around 200k in the MSA and it is surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is distinctly southern, yet I wouldn't call it hick or redneck by any stretch. Most of the people are well educated....they just talk with a bit of a drawl. The job and housing market in Virginia kicks ass and has for quite a while. The mountains moderate the extreme heat of the summer that you would encounter further south but they also get great fall foliage and snow. Also...Smith Moutnain Lake provides a ton of great hunting, fishing, and hiking trails.
As far as your dislikes go...it sure as hell is NOT flat by any stretch of the imagination. VA does get a bit of rain but I wouldn't say that it is anymore than most places in the country...save Arizona of course. The religious community is pretty diversified....you'll have no trouble finding a lot of non-denominational churches. You won't encounter heavy traffic or tons of payed parking either. As far as your demographic requirements go...you'll encounter a slight mixture of AA and Hispanic folk but the majority is DEFINITELY white, and DEFINITELY conservative.
I grew up in Southwest Virginia and miss it everyday. I would definitely check it out if I were you.
I agree it is a beautiful area. I thought of retiring there but it is far to conservative and religious for me. I would recommend the area though.
I guess with threads like this the accusations that conservatives aren't prejuidiced rings hollow. Utah, Wyoming or Idaho should fit the bill since they were the reddest states during the last election.
Just a fair warning, this thread can come off pretty bold but in all reality I know what I want and want to have like minded people around me. Precursor - I have nothing hard against the people I am bringing up in this post, I just know what I prefer and what Im more comfortable around. Im looking to move out of Sacramento / San Fran CA area. There is a pretty big list of likes and dislikes so I will just list them and see what jumps into peoples mind as a possible location to move. The one thing that is really important is I want the area / state to be a Conservative state for the most part.
This list is not in any particular order
Likes:
Noticeable Seasons (Snow in the winter is not required but would be nice)
Stable economy
Modern / well layed out area
A moderate sized city within 10-20 miles
Warm Summers
Low Humidity
Good house market for buyers
Water nearby
Clean air
Outdoor activities
Non Denominational Christian Community
Dislikes:
Flat
Constant rain
Big cities
Smog / Polution
Dirty / Run down areas
High Hispanic / Black population
*Hardcore Red Necks / Hicks
Extreme cultures
Payed Parking
Heavy Trafic
*Im not saying this to put anyone down, you could call me a Bible Thumper and I am ok with that. Im saying this just to get my point across rather than be exactly PC about it.
So what comes to mind ladies and gents?
I think Spokane probably fits in with pretty much all of what you're asking though I'm not sure what your definition of moderate size is.
I guess with threads like this the accusations that conservatives aren't prejuidiced rings hollow. Utah, Wyoming or Idaho should fit the bill since they were the reddest states during the last election.
I've seen plenty of threads detailing people looking for liberal areas. Thus, what's your point?
I've seen plenty of threads detailing people looking for liberal areas. Thus, what's your point?
It's not politically correct or popular to want to live in a conservative area.
The OP didn't necessarily ask his question in the most politically correct way, but I see nothing wrong with what he asked. Different people have different preferences. City-data isn't only for hipsters or the creative class.
It's not politically correct or popular to want to live in a conservative area.
The OP didn't necessarily ask his question in the most politically correct way, but I see nothing wrong with what he asked. Different people have different preferences. City-data isn't only for hipsters or the creative class.
Also, while many of the suggestions of Southern places are conservative, they may be too diverse for the OP. Even the cities in the Mountain West states may have too many Hispanics and even Native Americans, along with a smaller, notable Black population. It may be a matter of volume or degree though.
Thanks for those that gave me ideas, I will research them and see what fits the bill. I really appreciate it. I was looking at like Plano Texas and outside of a few things I really was interested in the area. I don't know how much of a deal ~12% humidity above the Sacramento area would be in the heat though.
I live in Plano, so I may be able to help. Im also from California.
Plano is conservative so you wont have to worry about that. There is a decent sized Hispanic community on the south east side of town but not a large African American community. The Asian community here is huge, so I hope that doesnt bother you.
Another thing to consider is that the white population is declining in Plano. The growth is mainly Asian and Hispanic (but mostly Asian). In my neighborhood, the majority is Indian and Chinese.
Evansville Indiana is a city of about 115,000 people with 200,000 people in the metro area.
I would assume the OP would like the recreational opportunities Evansville has plus the job market is pretty strong for a city of its size and its growing at a decent clip too.
I-64 runs just north of the city and soon I-69 will connect Evansville to Indianapolis.
Evansville is conservative too. There are some democrats that run the city but by no means are these your *liberal/California* Democrats. Socially they are much more conservative than the national counterparts.
Also, while many of the suggestions of Southern places are conservative, they may be too diverse for the OP. Even the cities in the Mountain West states may have too many Hispanics and even Native Americans, along with a smaller, notable Black population. It may be a matter of volume or degree though.
Hm, that's a good point. My hometown is near Nashville and similar in size to my current town, but the percentage of white residents is higher here. A good 7-8% higher.
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plus the job market is pretty strong for a city of its size and its growing at a decent clip too.
