Small towns have maybe one stop light, most have none,

Small towns do not have a strip mall or grocery store, sometimes have a gas station/convenience store, almost always have a place that sells liquor.

Small towns have at least some unpaved roads.

Small towns have no police department. EMS and Fire are all volunteers and poorly equipped.

Small towns are too far from an urban center for commuting.

Small towns mostly have poor/lower middle class people, there are exceptions.

Small towns do not have dog parks, side walks nor their own high school.