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San Angelo, TX vs Port Aransas, TX

#17 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Small Towns)

#78 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)

#101 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)

#240 Best Green Cities

#277 2005 Best Places to Live

#3 Where to Live to Avoid a Natural Disaster (Highest Risk)

#3 Riskiest Places for Natural Disasters

#10 Hurricane Hotspots

#14 Best Cities for Teleworking - Small Metro Areas

#41 2005 High Gas Prices

#61 High Gas Prices - Which Cities are Hit the Hardest?

#101 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)

#121 2005 Best Places to Live

#175 Best Green Cities

San Angelo isn't for everyone. There. I said it. If you are most comfortable in a big city, like to indulge in brick-and-mortar higher-end shopping, demand a $50  More

I moved here to start my career. While I had realized I’d have to move to a rural town due to my career field being saturated, I wasn’t quite prepared for this  More

To each his own and all that but I must respectfully forewarn incoming military newcomers and dependents who don't prefer small towns: this place is kind of a drag.  More

Nice beach access. Some weekends are crowded but weekdays are better if you don't want the crowds. One of the better places to spend time on the Texas Gulf  More

I live in Port Aransas, TX. It is a resort town on a barrier island about 30 miles from Corpus  More