Almost There???
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1/9/2012
Obviously 'Quality of Life' is subjective. Idaho Falls is very close to being a premier place to live. The business base is very well rounded with many national chains and if you pay close attention you will see that there are also many successful small business that are locally owned. The biggest factor that holds Idaho Falls back is the lack of a major institution of higher education (although there is a technical college---Eastern Idaho Technical College-EITC). Many of the young people must leave the area to enroll into a university and many do not return, which loss plagues the area. The crime rate is low and Idaho Falls has a pretty good hospital. Cost of living is low, but wages are also relatively low. There is no real public transportation (typical sprawl city), but then again the population base currently will not support public transportation. The climate is okay with the exception of the seemingly perpetual wind which can make any mild weather seem harsh(the Fall is absolutely beautiful...Best season of the year). If you like rural outdoor activities, Idaho Falls is a gateway to a lot of fun. If you are more interested in urban cultural activities...well we are still working on it. There is a love/hate relationship with the area Mormon religion. I think Idaho Falls is around 58% Mormon and many will argue that the the Mormons control everything. Although I do not think this is the case in reality, the perception cannot be denied and it does cause much disdain with people not practicing the Mormon religion. The best way I can describe Idaho Falls, "A diamond in the rough".
Troy | Fruita, CO