Which One of These Weirdly Named U.S. Towns Should You Live In?

By: Teresa McGlothlin
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Which One of These Weirdly Named U.S. Towns Should You Live In?
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About This Quiz

Santa and the elves don't live in Santa Claus, Indiana, but it doesn't stop the town's citizens from pretending like they do. And the good folks of Buttzville, New Jersey know that you're going to crack a few jokes — so go ahead! You don't have to have postcode envy like the Lorde song talks about; you can move to a town with a unique name instead. Which one is right for you, though? 

To figure out which oddly named town is the place you should lay your head, we're going to need to ask you a few personal questions about your lifestyle. We'll also need to see what you think of the names of places like Normal, Oklahoma or Satan's Kingdom, Massachusetts. If you can't make it through the quiz with a straight face, you might be better suited for the place you live now. After all, you would need a good sense of humor to call somewhere like Hurt, Virginia your home!

If you're ready to spice up your address labels with a town that matches your personality, we're ready to point you in the right direction. We can't call the moving company for you, but we can tell you where you really belong. Where will it be? Keep scrolling, and find out! 



12_Comedyville If you could name a town after yourself, which name would you choose?
Bosstown
Bombshell
Big Man
Comedyville

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01_Whynot General Store Would you feel comfortable living in a little town like Whynot, North Carolina?
Why not?
I like bigger towns a little more.
I'm not sure the South would agree with me.
It can't be any worse than where I live now.

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02_pray_food When you think about the South, what word first comes to mind?
Manners
Food
Trucks
Heat

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03_winter Do you like winter weather, or could you do without it?
I'll skip it, thanks.
I love fall, but I could go without winter.
Winter is fun!
I wouldn't mind snow on Christmas, but that's enough.

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04_baseball game What wholesome community activity are you more likely to attend?
A potluck
A fundraiser
A parade
A baseball game

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05_clubbing Would you really need a bustling nightlife where you live?
A few clubs would be cool.
As long as there's an all-night convenience store, I'm good.
I need a variety of good places to eat.
I'm not all the fussy about it.

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06_Nimrod, Minnesota Would you be embarrassed to live in a town with a name like Nimrod, Minnesota?
I know a few people who need that address.
No way! That's a great name for a town.
I wouldn't want it on my address labels.
There are probably worse town names out there.

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07_farmhouse What kind of dwelling would be perfect for you and your lifestyle?
A penthouse
A tiny house
A huge farmhouse
A modest two-bedroom house

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08_Chicken, Alaska Which one of these towns sounds like a place your ex should live?
Pig, Kentucky
Dull, Ohio
Chicken, Alaska
Worms, Nebraska

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09_deserted island Do you need a lot of green space, or are you fine with a concrete jungle?
I like a nice mix of both.
I need wide-open spaces.
I prefer living in the city.
I would rather live on a deserted island.

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10_give cookies If you moved to the town you get, how would you introduce yourself to your new neighbors?
I'll make them cookies.
I'm sure I'll avoid them for a while until I can suss them out.
I'll just walk up and say hello.
I'll wave politely from the driveway.

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It's probably a short drive to Portland.
It sounds peaceful.
I'm sure the people are nice.
Maybe it's the scenery.

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13_drivethru Could you handle having to drive for 30 miles to find a fast-food joint?
That would make me insane!
It sounds like paradise.
I don't need much, but that's pushing it.
As long as there's a grocery store, I would be fine.

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14_Alaska Which of the biggest U.S. states would you NOT want to call home?
Alaska
Texas
California
Montana

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15_Two Egg How do you think Two Egg, Florida got its name?
It probably has something to do with a double yolk.
I bet there are some funky chickens involved.
Who knows? It's Florida. I'm probably better off not knowing.
I have no idea, but I'd like to find out.

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16_home What's the best part of the place you call home now?
It's close to my loved ones.
There's a lot of outdoor stuff to do here.
Everyone looks out for each other.
It's not all that expensive.

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17_Firehouse in Rough and Ready Which of these strange town names makes you giggle the most?
Water Proof, Louisiana
Butte, Montana
Rough and Ready, California
Booger Hole, West Virginia

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18_family_welcome Have you ever lived more than a few hours away from your family?
I've done it in the past, but I'm back now.
I've lived far away for a while now.
I wouldn't dream of it.
I wish! I daydream about it all the time.

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19_windpassing What's hilariously named European vacation spot would you like to see?
Nasty, UK
Drama, Greece
Lucifer, France
Windpassing, Austria

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20_Uncertain, Texas What do you think people do for fun in Uncertain, Texas?
I think they spend a lot of time studying philosophy.
They never have fun. No one can decide where to eat!
There are probably cattle involved.
They do the same things people do everywhere.

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21_flushing Which one of these Michigan towns would crack you up to write on an envelope?
Brown City
Flushing
Colon
Climax

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22_tightwad What would be the best reason to move to Tightwad, Missouri?
I bet the cost of living is low there!
Missouri is a nice state.
I need an account from Tightwad Bank!
I don't know about moving there; it doesn't sound like a good place to do business.

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23_Oklahoma Which southwestern state has always been most appealing to your wild side?
Colorado
Nevada
Arizona
Oklahoma

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24_Cotton candy What do you think they used to make in Candy Kitchen, New Mexico?
Churros
Cotton candy
Moonshine
Jolly Ranchers

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25_Cow Island, Maine Could you see yourself living on an island like Cow Island, Maine?
I would love it!
The Everglades are more my style.
If I'm going to live on an island, let's make it somewhere warm like Jamaica.
I'm not a big fan of island life.

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26_moutain house Would you rather see the mountains or the ocean outside your front door?
I'll take the ocean view!
I think I belong in the plains more.
You can't beat living on top of a mountain.
I would rather see a nice tree-lined neighborhood.

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27_Schitt's Creek If "Schitt's Creek" were a real place, would you want to spend a week there?
Sure, I would hang out with the gang.
I'll pass.
I might stay a couple of days.
My town is basically the same town.

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28_Pinch, WV What do you think they're pinching in Pinch, West Virginia?
Pennies
The cheeks of cute babies
Salt
Every day must be St. Patrick's Day there.

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29_Disco, Wisconsin Do you think life in Disco, Wisconsin sounds like a good time?
It has to be more exciting than here.
I bet it's a blast from the past there.
If it's a small town, no.
I'm sure they throw fun festivals there.

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30_Recluse, Wyoming Does Recluse, Wyoming sound like your idea of paradise?
I'm calling a moving truck now.
I couldn't handle all that solitude.
It might be nice for a vacation.
I think I already live there.

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