Lewistown is a tiny, friendly town (population ~521) that offers quiet, affordable week-to-week living and a real chance to plug into community life, local events, and outdoor pace between shifts—ideal if you want low stress and the opportunity to help shape the place while you’re on contract.
When you want more dining, shopping, or cultural outings, nearby Quincy, IL and Hannibal, MO (home of the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum) are the closest larger hubs within an easy drive.