How should non-tech founder look for tech co-founders?

The only two programmer friends I have are no-go's for my company. I'm weary of going beyond my immediate network but this project is important -I don't have a choice. I am not in a geographically advantageous spot either. Rural area, with closest major city being Houston (50 mins away). I do have an unlimited amount of time to work on my company here. But should I forgo that privilege, head west, and find a co-founder via tech culture immersion? What should I be considering here?