Melissa Hamilton lives in McCall, Idaho with her young family. She works at the University of Idaho extension office in Cascade, and she identifies as being a member of the West Central Mountains. When she heard Wanna Know Idaho was featuring the region on the podcast, her first thought was not a question. It was a statement she's heard repeated many times:

Why Is The Demographic In The West Central Mountains Primarily 55+?

Wanna Know Idaho is a listener-generated podcast from Boise State Public Radio that is driven by YOU! No matter how quirky or serious your question might be, we want to know: What sparks your curiosity about the Gem State, Idaho culture or the people who call it home? Click here to join this curious collective by sharing your question.<a href="https://bit.ly/3IMs9Va">Make a donation</a> to support Wanna Know Idaho today.

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Wanna Know Idaho is a listener-generated podcast from Boise State Public Radio that is driven by YOU! No matter how quirky or serious your question might be, we want to know: What sparks your curiosity about the Gem State, Idaho culture or the people who call it home? Click here to join this curious collective by sharing your question. Make a donation to support Wanna Know Idaho today.

Wanna Know Idaho is a listener-generated podcast from Boise State Public Radio that is driven by YOU! No matter how quirky or serious your question might be, we want to know: What sparks your curiosity about the Gem State, Idaho culture or the people who call it home? Click here to join this curious collective by sharing your question.<a href="https://bit.ly/3IMs9Va" rel="noopener noreferrer">Make a donation</a> to support Wanna Know Idaho today.

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Why Is The Demographic In The West Central Mountains Primarily 55+?

Why Is The Demographic In The West Central Mountains Primarily 55+?