Obviously low crime, but I can find things to do and or occupy myself if need be. That said, it is nice to have an urban area within driving distance.
I know folks in Cleveland, Pitt, and Erie who live in what have become over the years high crime areas (the mills and economy collapsed and in moved the dregs of society), and it truly sounds like a nightmare. You're at risk all the time of burglary, assault, etc. I can't imagine that being preferable to much of anything.
Low crime (don't want to be shot or mugged)
Yep. I value personal safety over lots of stuff going on.