This post is from a guy who as absolutely no experience with nuclear stuff except for occasionally seeing some nuke bombs when I was in the Air Force. My view would be that I would be more concerned if I lived near a railroad corridor or on the approach/departure of a major airport. The railroad moves all kinds of really nasty stuff and most aircraft accidents happen within a few miles of the airport. Also, living near roads that transport gasoline and other dangerous materials can be dangerous. Basically, just about anywhere you are going to live is going to a certain level of hazard. All things considered, I would have no problem with living near a nuclear power facility instead of near a railroad.