Roberts, ID Rankings

Roberts, Idaho is a small town located in the northern part of the state. It has a population of approximately 1,175 people and is ranked as one of the best places to live in Idaho by BestPlaces.net. The rankings are based solely on data from a variety of sources including crime rates, cost of living, education levels, housing affordability, outdoor activities, access to healthcare, and overall quality of life. The rankings for Roberts put the town at number 6 out of 181 in Idaho for having the best overall quality of life. Crime rates are low with only 0 violent crimes per 1,000 people and 4 property crimes per 1,000 people reported annually. In terms of education levels, nearly 88% of adults have earned a high school diploma or higher which is 13% higher than the national average. Housing affordability is also very good with the median home value being 17% lower than the national average and monthly homeownership costs being 17% lower than average as well. Roberts allows its residents to enjoy nature with nearby parks such as Lake Pend Oreille State Park and Silverwood Theme Park both being within an hour’s drive away. Lastly, healthcare access is above average with there being 5 hospitals and 9 outpatient medical centers within 25 miles from Roberts which contribute to its high ranking in overall quality of life.

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