Boise Ranked Third Best City In America For Doomsday Preppers And #1 In Idaho

Obviously, preparing for emergencies due to local, state, national, and global events is becoming popular across America.

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I mean, who hasn't seen the Generac emergency home generator commercials and thought that would be cool to have if I had the money and time? Nah, I will be fine with my flashlight, candles, bottled water, and outdated pork & beans.

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Here are the numbers that specifically make Boise the #1 doomsday prepper's paradise in Idaho and the 3rd in the country, according to DuelBits.

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Crime rate is the fourth lowest in the nation among big cities, with just 1,404 crimes per 100,000. The national average is 3,717.

Boise has a relatively moderate future risk for disaster, outside of the 4th of July, according to FEMA data. In fact, Idaho has only experienced 32 historical natural disasters since 1980, which if fourth fewest in the country.

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However, the one main area of concern is access to water. We do live in the high desert and get 12 inches or less of rain annually, so less water could be a problem during the apocalypse for humans, crops, and livestock.

The top 10 states for doomsday preppers are

1. Virginia Beach, Virginia
2. Lexington, Kentucky
3. Boise, Idaho
4. Chesapeake, Virginia
5. Jacksonville, Florida
6. Louisville, Kentucky
7. Hialeah, Florida
8. New Orleans, Louisiana
9. St. Petersburg, Florida
10 Norfolk, Virginia

READ MORE: Here's how to prepare for unexpected emergencies in Idaho

A spokesman for DuelBits said: "Preparing for emergencies, natural disasters, or a societal collapse is just about stockpiling supplies. Where you live will have a huge influence on how well you're able to respond when something unexpected happens."

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The numbers definitely bode well for Boise and its residents' chance at long term post-apocalyptic survival as long as the zombies to don't get us first.

Be safe out there.