6. Corvallis, Oregon

Corvallis, Oregon, was recently named No. 11 on the list of the top 100 best places to live in the US. Conveniently located in the heart of the scenic Willamette Valley, this town is only an hour and a half’s drive from different forms of landscape, including the beach and high desert.

With its diverse landscape and population, Corvallis is ranked as one of the greenest, safest, and best college towns in the US. It provides access to a culture of civic engagement, breathtaking nature, and an inspiring intellectual life (thanks to Oregon State University).

Even though it’s a small town, it has big resources, so it’s no wonder why those who live here boast a life expectancy of about 82 years.