Corvallis, Ore.

(Newser) - There's no place like home, especially if home is nestled safely in one of the most secure places in America. The bestplaces.net website breaks down the top 20 small towns, mid-size cities, and large metro areas: Population less than 150,000

1. Corvallis, Ore.
2. Harrisonburg, Va.
3. Ithaca, NY