How do you meet people in a real small town?

church

Start your own group. Put up posters on community notice boards, in libraries, post offices, etc. Join local groups in Facebook and find out if anyone there is interested.

I'm from a place like that. I managed to make a few friends through my sister who's always been super social.

After she had kids, however, she's withdrawn. I'm an introvert, and without my sis pushing me out of my comfort zone, I don't see people anymore either.

PUB

Go for walks and wave at everyone. First you’ll get the busybodies approaching you to talk shit and then people will start to get used to you,

Smile and say hello to everyone. And go to church. And marry a wealthy widow who is a secret lesbian. And take up stamp collecting.

I'm a very small town mountain person and I think it's one of the things that comes with the territory. You give up some stuff to gain something different. I would say that local groups are probably your best bet. Or maybe forge a relationship with a neighbor that's more than waving when they drive by. But I think you hit on one of the things that some don't consider when they have a desire to "get away from it all." It's not right for everyone. But very right for others. Good luck.

The owner of the local pharmacy usually has a popular daughter. Meet her

Here it’s at Walmart

Stores and churches

games, football, basketball etc, generally the entire county shows up and their choices are just as limited as yours, should be VERY easy to find someone in a few mins at town events.

wait second thought, what do You consider small town...??

At cafes

Only place in my very small town to meet anyone is at a bar. And I don't drink so here I am still alone.

Plus I live very far in the country so it's even harder.

After a while you dont care anymore
I drink at home, i never liked the nightclub/ bar scene

Aren't you related to everyone in your small town?

Work

Go to the closest bigger town.

i feel your pain!!

Bar?

Volunteer for public services.

I hate small towns for this very reason alone, nothing to do and the residents are suspicious of you, never allowing you to fit in. The best thing to do is to move to the closest city.