Sometimes it pays to stay off the beaten path when it comes to attracting more people to the Gem State. Although Idaho is not perfect, the state continues to attract thousands of Americans in search of patriotic values and beliefs that all Idahoans enjoy and love.

However, even in Idaho, there are places to avoid, but not anywhere near, the challenges of living in a place like California.

A national publication, Moneyinc, has provided a list of the 20 worst places to live in Idaho. We'll share those with you, and if you'd like to share with some folks who you don't want to move here, we and the rest of the state will be fine with it.

Just to be clear, I love Idaho and, like you am blessed to live here. Sometimes I wonder if these 'reporters' have ever had the opportunity to visit our great state before writing their 'exclusive reports.'

In the interest of equal time here is how the publication describes Idaho:

Although it’s the home of several tourist destinations, there are cities in Idaho that aren’t so great for the people who call them home. If you’re thinking about a move to Idaho, here are the places you should avoid in our list of the 20 worst cities in Idaho.

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