[43north]

When I lived in SE Idaho a neighbor with a huge home on 60 acres of pasture in the mountains east of Pocatello planned to retire to Oregon until he found out that the property taxes on a small house on 5 acres were higher than the spread he had in Idaho.

Now I live in north Idaho and we are getting plenty of retirees moving in around here.

[Noumenon]

This winter should flush out all of the California trash. Currently -5F with over a foot of snow on the ground.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

I just checked the temps in Hayden...might be striking it off our list! Brrrrr...

[Myrddin]

I opted for Chubbuck, but I also own a house in Pocatello. I like the area. It was a nice change from growing up in San Diego. The Winter weather does cut into my time riding my motorcycles, but work is a greater hindrance. I have what I need within a 3 mile radius. It's 7 miles to the airport and parking is free when I have to go for an extended trip. The Satterfield development east of I-15 has a nice view, but I can do without steep hills with icy streets. The bigger spreads out Pocatello Creek Road are scenic, but carry a higher risk of fire. Southwest Pocatello had a huge fire (Charlotte Fire) that wiped a bunch of homes. There is a risk when you choose a more rural setting for your house.