I don't know if you have ever walked much in the South but to me it isn't good at the best of times. But like I said as small as that town is and as close as shopping is cycling should be no problem. I wouldn't think there is much trouble with a dial a ride service or something like it, if you need a bus. But with that few people how many would be using a bus anyway? I have been to Portland and many of the distances would be farther than 5 miles, not all I agree but way more than 60-90 or 100 cars will go by. Yes the bike would be my first choice of alternative transportation in that town but I wouldn't be surprised if they have some form of shuttle service for the populace. But if you and people you know can ride in the snow and ice someone could ride a bike in that town. The only reason I used you as an example is because I would move if we got snow and Ice. I might buy a bent if I lived there, it is pretty flat.