Reviews & Comments
Emmett, ID
Nice town, no jobs -
12/15/2009Emmett is pretty close to Boise, but far enough removed that the crime is low, the community is tight knit and small town politics favors the good ol' boy system. It is a nice place to retire if you are not particularly active and want few amenities. The schools do not spend enough on kids and the district is always scrambling for money. There are awesome teachers here, but their hands are tied and they are not able to reach their potential as classes are over crowded. The county overall is depressed and not well represented politically. The town mayor has done a very good job, but resources are limited as the national economy reflects everywhere. There are four seasons here and the summers can be quite hot. Winter months see little snow but the roads can be icy. Fall and spring are wonderful and this is a great place to garden with the help of a greenhouse. This valley used to be dubbed "The Valley of Plenty" as it was a booming agricultural community. Over the past couple of decades the greed of over-development has leveled the beautiful orchards and family farms, only to leave behind an abundance of mediocre low end homes with a high vacancy rate. Senior activities are available, but again, is reflective of the poor economic status of the area. Would be nice if the state placed more emphasis on senior and education spending. Overall, it is the perfect place for someone who wants affordable housing, doesn't care about shopping and doesn't need to worry about their kids education.