I live in a very rural area and can not imagine living any other way!
I've heard that rural areas typically have a low population density and small settlements, is that how your area is?
Yes its mostly forest and agricultural with no real town or city unless you drive 30 minutes
It sounds lovely! I've only ever lived in urban areas, so I can definitely see the desire to be located outside of busy town and cities.
Its very quiet and peaceful relatively low crime and I know all my neighbors for 5 miles
That's incredible! I don't even know who lives down the street from me! Like most urban regions, we only have a very small percent of our population living in rural communities. 
Yes i go into the city to shop a couple of times a year and its odd to not know everyone in the shop or store for me
I'll bet it is! I think it sounds heavenly to live in a rural area surrounded by a lush forest!