TheGoldenEel posted... metropolitan statistical area is misleading in its own rightjust using Madison, WI where I live as an example, they include a huge chunk of south central wisconsin which is a bunch of small towns separated by farmland
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/2/25cc4450.jpg
Yeah, thats the point of a MSA. Its all the places that directly support the city and are supported by the city. Its likely that a huge portion of those people in that rural area commute to and work in Madison and rely on it for various amenities.