Okay, to be real, pretty much everyone from Wisconsin is awesome. But there is something really special about people from small towns in Wisconsin. Here are twelve things that make them really special.

  1. They’re trusting.

Sarah Joy/Flickr A lot of people don’t even lock their doors.

  1. They know the value of hard work.

William Garrett/Flickr Many work or their families worked on farms, and they understand the labor that goes into that.

  1. They can appreciate solitude.

Randen Pederson/Flickr Let’s face it–there isn’t too much to do in small towns. But they appreciate the little things, like a country road.

  1. They support local business.

JohnPickenPhoto/Flickr They might not have a choice, with many big box stores not having locations in small towns. But they are fiercely loyal, and tend to visit the same stores for decades.

  1. They know how to have a good time.

jim simonson/Flickr The best times are had in little bars like these in a small town with the locals.

  1. They have an affinity for nature.

Jon DeJong/Flickr Deer and other wildlife abound, and they smile when they see them frolicking about.

  1. They have strong family ties.

Bryon and Olivia/Flickr Often, many generations live in the same town. No matter what, someone has your back!

  1. They have strong values.

Tyler B./Flickr Religious or not, small town people have principles that they live by.

  1. They are community oriented.

Richie Diestersheft/Flickr Living in a small town, you can’t delegate responsibility to other people. You have to take care of things. And people in small towns rise to the challenge.

  1. They’re good friends.

Melinda/Flickr They understand that good people are hard to come by and they tend to hang onto the good ones.

  1. They are loyal.

Jonnie Andersen/Flickr People are loyal and long-term, not always onto the bigger, better deal.

  1. They really appreciate the outdoors.

Aaron Carlson/Flickr They know all the trails and all of the cool places off-trail.

Are you a small-town Wisconsin guy or gal? Why are YOU awesome? Let us know in the comments.

Sarah Joy/Flickr

A lot of people don’t even lock their doors.

William Garrett/Flickr

Many work or their families worked on farms, and they understand the labor that goes into that.

Randen Pederson/Flickr

Let’s face it–there isn’t too much to do in small towns. But they appreciate the little things, like a country road.

JohnPickenPhoto/Flickr

They might not have a choice, with many big box stores not having locations in small towns. But they are fiercely loyal, and tend to visit the same stores for decades.

jim simonson/Flickr

The best times are had in little bars like these in a small town with the locals.

Jon DeJong/Flickr

Deer and other wildlife abound, and they smile when they see them frolicking about.

Bryon and Olivia/Flickr

Often, many generations live in the same town. No matter what, someone has your back!

Tyler B./Flickr

Religious or not, small town people have principles that they live by.

Richie Diestersheft/Flickr

Living in a small town, you can’t delegate responsibility to other people. You have to take care of things. And people in small towns rise to the challenge.

Melinda/Flickr

They understand that good people are hard to come by and they tend to hang onto the good ones.

Jonnie Andersen/Flickr

People are loyal and long-term, not always onto the bigger, better deal.

Aaron Carlson/Flickr

They know all the trails and all of the cool places off-trail.

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