ID · Pop. 1,964,000 · Capital: Boise
Idaho offers the best soil in the country, some of the lowest crime rates, and zero building codes across huge swaths of northern Idaho. Idaho County alone is 8,500 square miles with no building inspections. While the growing season is shorter (120-160 days), the volcanic-origin soils are spectacularly fertile, and a 50% solar property tax exemption makes off-grid living attractive.
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Northern Idaho has zero residential building codes in many counties. Idaho County (8,500 sq mi) has no building codes or inspections.
Natural Disaster Risk
What You Can Grow
Potatoes, grains, root vegetables, cold-hardy berries, some fruit in southern valleys. Excellent for livestock. Best soil quality on this list.
Among the lowest violent crime rates of any state. Boise is also very safe for a state capital.
Racial Composition
8,500 sq mi with no building codes. Ultimate freedom.
Snake River agricultural region with excellent irrigation.
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