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The 28 Best Jobs for People Who Live In a Small Town

Jessica Leigh Mattern

November 24, 2018 at 10:00 AM

<p>Living in a <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.countryliving.com/life/travel/g2294/must-visit-small-towns-across-america/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:small town;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">small town</a> comes with plenty of perks. There's likely a lower cost of living, wide open spaces, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.countryliving.com/old-and-beautiful-houses/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:cheaper homes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">cheaper homes</a>, friendlier folks, and of course, oodles of charm. But one of the struggles small town residents can face is <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.cracked.com/blog/the-5-worst-things-about-getting-job-in-small-town/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:job scarcity;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">job scarcity</a>. Whether you're looking for a full-time career, a part-time hustle, or trying to start your own business, here are 28 different gigs that could work for you if you live in a small town.</p>

Bookseller

Barber

Accountant

Artisan

Caterer

Coffee Shop Owner

Consultant

Dental Assistant

Dental Hygienist

Electrical Technician

Entrepreneur

Freelancer

Graphic Designer

Handyman

Home Health Aid

Hospitality Professional

Pet Care Provider

Pet Groomer

Pharmacist

Pharmacy Technician

Photographer

Police Officer

Real Estate Agent

Local Reporter

Remote Worker

Tax Manager

University Staffer

Virtual Assistant

Living in a small town comes with plenty of perks. There's likely a lower cost of living, wide open spaces, cheaper homes, friendlier folks, and of course, oodles of charm. But one of the struggles small town residents can face is job scarcity. Whether you're looking for a full-time career, a part-time hustle, or trying to start your own business, here are 28 different gigs that could work for you if you live in a small town.

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