The reason why Mayberry was so peaceful and quiet, is because nobody was married. 
Aunt Bea, Andy, Barney, Floyd, Howard, Goober, Gomer, Sam, Ernest T Bass, Helen, Thelma Lou, Clara and of course Opie were all single.
The only married person was Otis...and he stayed drunk and locked himself in jail each night.
Bowhunter57

Aunt Bea, Andy, Barney, Floyd, Howard, Goober, Gomer, Sam, Ernest T Bass, Helen, Thelma Lou, Clara and of course Opie were all single.
The only married person was Otis...and he stayed drunk and locked himself in jail each night.

Bowhunter57