where is the best place for me in idaho (Sandpoint: living, shop)

[phrrent]

Right now I live on 82 acres and about a half mile off the road and about 20 miles from a town of 20,000 in Kentucky. 4 or 5 times a day I can hear vehicles on the road, For me this is more than I want to hear. I have only lived about 8 months of my 56 years in any kind of town. I have a desire for someplace really remote, as my work is not dependant on living any specific place just as long as it is in the lower 48. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[indraman]

As much as I wish I could tell you Idaho could match that....I think you're better off in KY. Sounds great.

[Torrie]

Look at Stanley, ID absolutely beautiful, but expect a lot of snow and not many ammenties.

[verynicebecky]

are u looking to live off-grid? have u considered Nevada?

[Xa'at]

I didn't know places like that exist back East. I think east I think crowded cities.
NEVERTHELESS...
What immediately springs to mind is Priest Lake, which is about as remote as Idaho gets. However, you're still fairly close to Sandpoint, which has most of the amenities.

Other than that... have you considered the North Slope?

[brokencrayola]

There are many places in Idaho, as I am sure there are in other states as well, that you can live very remotely. If you do, expect an hour or more drive to food shop, go to the doctor etc. Expect to likely live with a lot of snow more months of the year than not, and not have many, if any, close neighbors. If you cannot get plowed out, get ill or hurt etc. you could be in a world of hurt. I live in a very rural area, but would not consider it remote. I cannot get cell phone coverage here, or wireless internet, would have just 2 fuzzy channels if we did not have Direct TV, have to plow out in the winter, and drive an hour to food shop or go to the doctors. I have some neighbors (not right next door or anything) but do not interact with them. There are people that live very remotely in Idaho. It can be an adventure and beautiful but can also be your last adventure very quickly if you do not know what you are doing.

[stevetogo]

I wasn't quite sure if you were joking or not, with all due respect.

4 or 5 cars a day from a half-mile away and you're disturbed?

You might check on International Falls Minn. Maybe there are more remote areas there. And from what I hear, with the level of winter weather there, you may hear only 1 car a day that braves the weather.

Good Luck!

[YOU-CANT-EAT-SCENERY]

After just coming back from a trip to Northern ID last week, I can say the areas north of Bonners Ferry seem pretty remote, although I am not sure how many properties would be far enough off the highway to be able to be purchased.
The 10 acre lot my wife and I looked at in Moyie Springs was right off of hwy 2, but there is not a lot of traffic up that far. You're more likely to hear trains coming through a lot, than to hear hwy traffic. I think the trees help block some noise.
Are you looking for a lot of acreage? The soil up in the Moyie Springs area is incredible for growing.

[Xa'at]

Originally Posted by johns65vette

The 10 acre lot my wife and I looked at in Moyie Springs was right off of hwy 2, but there is not a lot of traffic up that far. You're more likely to hear trains coming through a lot, than to hear hwy traffic. I think the trees help block some noise.

Moyie Springs is cute. The train noise you're going to get anywhere in North Idaho. You get used to it really fast.
For future reference, I believe Moyie Springs is off Hwy 95, yes?

[8 SNAKE]

Originally Posted by Xa'at

Moyie Springs is cute. The train noise you're going to get anywhere in North Idaho. You get used to it really fast.
For future reference, I believe Moyie Springs is off Hwy 95, yes?

Looks like Moyie Springs is on US 2, East of US 95.