idaho folks

[prowrench]

i now have the option to move to pocatello/ idaho falls area for my job, i would like to know what its like, schools ,is it a good place to raise a family?economy? etc, the option i have is northeastern wyoming/south dakota, or eastern idaho which is a better place to live in your opinion?why? i may take a trip out there very soon, hows the snow?

 

[IdahoMike]

Idaho

I'm sure given the amount of Mormons that live in the Eastern Idaho area, it would be a nice place to raise a family. I am in the building trades and live 140 miles to the west, in the Sun Valley area. I have heard that people are still moving there and buying houses so I would think the economy would not be to bad.

Good Luck to you on what ever you decide

 

[MountainPowder]

Pocatello

I am in Pocatello, Idaho Falls is probably similar. I don't know where you are to compare, but I moved here from California 10 years ago. I would much rather raise my kids here than in California. The schools are pretty good here. Not a lot of crime here. If you like the outdoors than you will probably like it here. We don't get much snow in town, but you can be to two different parking lots within 30 minutes for some decent snowmobiling. You can be to a few more within 1 hour 15 minutes for some great snowmobiling. Same thing for riding quads/dirtbikes, camping, fishing, hunting. Less than 30 minutes to skiing/snowboarding (Pebble Creek), boating, jetskiing, and fishing (American Falls Reservoir). Pocatello has a lot of college students due to ISU being here in town. It also has a lot of Mormons, which are good people, but just to let you know. Pocatello is not a fast growing town, other towns in Idaho have surpassed it in size since I have been here. I can't say anything for northwest wyoming or south dakota. Northwest Wyoming probably gets more snow. Hope that helps a little?

 

[Fosgate]

Not sure where in Northeast SD you got offered Belle Fouche maybe. Opposite side of the state from me but. If you like to hunt and fish it would be the place to be. Nice Muley Deer Population/Antelope/Coyote etc. Striight shot to Pierre to go Walleye or Salmon Fishing or Pheasant hunting. Black Hills to the south with excellent riding and lots to do around the Black Hills with family as it is a tourist destination.

 

[Hoody]

I live in Poactello also, what he said about sums it up. If you want a bigger city that offers more go to Idaho Falls. It is growing a ton. No matter where you go SE Idaho you are going to be around a ton of Mormons. Im one so doesnt bother me LOL. Just so you know.

 

[SAWYER]

As long as nobody else moves to north idaho i'm happy

 

[sldgy]

If your in Idaho Falls, give me a call and we'll go for a scoot.

 

[summitone]

I live in Poactello also, what he said about sums it up. If you want a bigger city that offers more go to Idaho Falls. It is growing a ton. No matter where you go SE Idaho you are going to be around a ton of Mormans. Im one so doesnt bother me LOL. Just so you know.

You must be "JACK", you don't even know how to spell Mormon.

 

[Hoody]

Yes and no, but mostly bad speller lol.

 

[sldgy]

It's one of them cool mors, man!

 

[anchorman]

Lived in Idaho Falls twice. We had some of the best neighbors a guy could ever want for his family. Some of those peeps are still my best friends too. Its a good place. We're across the state now and there are some great folks here too, but I wish we could have picked up my culdesac and moved it over here with us!

 

[summitone]

Yes and no, but mostly bad speller lol.

LOL, I hear ya Hoody. <----- = Jack

 

[ac_]

Currently in Idaho Falls but lived in Pocatello for almost 3 years. Good things about both, but I still prefer IF. PM if you have specific questions about it.

 

[SledFreakM1000]

This question about S.E. Idaho has pretty much been answered already but i thought i would add my opinion also. I currently live in Pocatello and absolutely love it here. As far as raising a family goes, in my opinion there is no better place to raise a family. Very low crime, safe place to live and you can trust the people in this area. It does have a University here but it is not like your typical college town. If you didnt know the university was here, you probably wouldn't even realize it. It is an awesome central location to many different lifestyles. I love the outdoors(snowmobiles, dirtbikes, hunting, camping,fishing,etc.) These places are all very close around and easy to access. It is a big enough town that you will find what you need but not to big that it will have the annoying feel of a large city. Again this is all in my own opinion. All in all this is an awesome place and would recommend it to anyone!