Living Off the Grid in North Idaho: What You Need to Know

🔴 Thinking about going off the grid in North Idaho? In this in-depth video, Seth walks you through the top 5 best places in North Idaho for off-grid living—from the rugged remoteness of Bonners Ferry to the stunning beauty of Priest Lake. We cover water access, solar potential, climate, road access, power systems, and more. If you're planning your move or land search in North Idaho, this video is your go-to guide.

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📌 Topics Covered in This Episode:

The best counties and towns in North Idaho for off-grid or hybrid living, based on remoteness, price, and lifestyle.

Essential infrastructure tips: solar power, wells, heating, and emergency preparedness.

Key factors to consider before buying off-grid property—like zoning, road access, and wildlife safety.

00:00 Why North Idaho is ideal for off-grid living
00:44 Bonners Ferry in Boundary County: remote and resource-rich
03:01 Shoshone County: steep terrain, rich history, and mining potential
05:13 Benewah County: fertile land near the St. Joe River
06:31 Kootenai County: hybrid off-grid living near town
08:01 Priest Lake: scenic beauty and deep remoteness
09:44 Key considerations for choosing off-grid land
10:50 Water access and solar potential
12:14 North Idaho climate and growing season
14:39 Cost and challenges of drilling wells
16:18 Solar, hydro, and generator power options
18:31 Creative off-grid shelter types and heating systems
21:49 Food production, greenhouses, and root cellars
23:41 Communication and security in remote areas

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****Most stats and data come from the following sites and are not based on our opinions:
Great Schools: https://www.greatschools.org/idaho/coeur-d'alene/
Neighborhood data: https://www.niche.com/?ref=places-to-live
Census data: https://data.census.gov/
More about Coeur d'Alene: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coeur_d%27Alene,_Idaho

***All stats, data, housing prices and anything else mentioned are subject to change and provided merely as examples at the time of recording***
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IREC: https://irec.idaho.gov/consumer/

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