I would absolutely apply to a program like this at the right university. Most of the amenities of city life (including the all-important broadband internet) without all the downsides of urban life.
I don't know about these specific programs, but a lot of college towns generally are appealing choices. There's some level of culture, dining, infrastructure, and other activities while often being fairly rural but not too isolated. I'm fine with where I live but I would absolutely consider various college towns and small cities if I were looking for somewhere to move to/retire to.
I've visited places like Missoula, MT; Bloomington, IN;, Urbana-Champaign, IL; Flagstaff, AZ; Eugene, OR; Santa Barbara, CA; Durham, NC and similar and would consider most of them.
