With predictions of declining population in the next 25 years, Sharon and Hermitage in Mercer County are offering 5,000 cash to people who relocate there.
They will bundle the money with additional perks like YMCA memberships.
Greenville, also in Mercer County is offering monetary incentives to move there.
State officials have a renewed sense of urgency as well.
The Rural Population Revitalization Commission created last year is busy brainstorming ways to bring in and keep residents in rural areas.
Several communities are collaborating with MakeMyMove an online relocation marketplace to establish incentive programs for their specific community.
Many cite the lack of robust internet connectivity in growing population in rural areas.