In a recent report by Farmers Insurance Group has recently ranked Corvallis as the 9^th safest small town, and one of the most secure in the United States. Cities are ranked based on their “crime statistics, weather risks, environmental quality, health and life expectancy, and economic stability.”

Corvallis was ranked as the safest small city in 2007 and 2008, and has consistently ranked in the top 10 safest small towns. ‘Overall, when a place like Corvallis is in the top 10 as long as it has been, it really says a lot,’ says Bert Sperling. ‘It’s just a great place to live.’ Sperling is the developer of the software program that ranks the cities.

Feel free to set up your personalized visit to the OSU campus, and tour the city of Corvallis. We’ll be more than happy to share some of our favorite local spots with you!

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Farmers Insurance has once again release its safest places to live report. Once again, Corvallis is listed as the safest small city in America:

Corvallis is the safest small city in the nation, according to a report released Monday by Farmers Insurance.

The company looked into crime statistics; the risk of various natural disasters; the threat of a terrorist attack; the quality of the local air as well as several other measures.

Farmers spokesman, Jerry Davis, says after 9/11 the industry wanted to reward cities for preparing themselves and this annual ranking has proved successful.

We love Corvallis and we think you will too. The winter break is a great time to visit us here on the OSU campus. You can set up a personalized visit by visiting our personalized visit page. If you are interested in checking out Corvallis while you’re in town for a tour, be sure to let us know. If you are extra nice, we’ll even give up the top local spots to grab a bite!

-jm