One of the things we love most about Idaho (and the Treasure Valley in particular) is that it has all of the amenities of a big city, while still holding the charm of a small town.

Our cities are clean, the locals are friendly and the crime rates are low, especially compared to other big cities.

 

 

Idaho is a relatively safe place to live, but that is not to say that our state is without its own downfalls.

In fact, there are a lot of dangers to living in the state of Idaho…

 

Listed below are 10 of the biggest dangers to living in the Gem State, that everyone should be aware of – especially those who are considering moving over here.

Peruse at your own risk.

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