I’ve often thought that Idaho would be a good choice and there are opportunities there, such as
http://www.hayeshandpiece.com/availablemarkets.htm
I loved Idaho, and have traveled a lot there, but then again, I’ve figured out I am a ‘mountain’ person—some people have to be near the ocean or a river, some love the flatlands, others love mountains and hills. I’m the latter.
I’m in high tech, so I’d need to be near someplace that has those kinds of jobs. Texas has it, Idaho too. Even North Carolina is an option for me, and when I visited there this past summer I really liked the piedmont area. Great people, beautiful woodlands and hills, great music. What’s not to like?