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Boise, Idaho is a city of around 206,000 spread about an area of about 64 square miles. It is the seat of Ada County and is the largest city in the state. Boise’s economy is supported by a couple of large corporations and there is a large manufacturing sector. State government also employs a significant portion of the city’s population.

Boise is served by east-west running Interstate 84, Highway 55, which heads northeast. Compared to the rest of the state Boise’s annual fatal accident count is typically lower. Public transportation is provided by ValleyRide, which operates bus service.


Boise generally experiences little humidity and precipitation. Summer temperatures are often quite hot and dry while winters are mildly and relatively wet though precipitation is still generally scarce. El Nino winters can bring considerably cooler temperatures and more precipitation to area. Powerful storms often cause mudslides and significant property damage.

Crime and Fatal Accident Statistics (2008)
Fatal Accidents Cars Involved People Involved Pedestrian Accidents Caused by DUI/DWI Auto Thefts (2008)
6 15 17 n/a 2 215
City Driving
Pop increase from commuters Avg. commute time
+30,874 18 minutes
Avg. rainfall Avg. Temp (annual)
12.1 inches rain 20.9 inches snow Jan. 29.9F, Aug. 72.2F (50.9F)
Transportation
Major Highways
  • The two major roads that lead in and out of the area are I-84 running east-west and connects the metro area to the west coast and Midwest.
  • US-20/26 runs west-southeast through the center of the city.
Airports
  • Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field Airport
  • Peaceful Cove Airport
Public Transportation
The city is laid out in a simple grid pattern so navigating by car is relatively straightforward.ValleyRide provides bus service throughout the area as well as service for people who have disabilities.
Facts and Figures
Population (2009) Male Female Change since 2000 Living/Working Area in Sq. Miles
205,707
49.5%
50.5%
 +10.7% 79,431 63.8
Zip Codes
83701, 83702, 83703, 83704, 83705, 83706, 83707, 83708, 83709, 83711, 83712, 83713, 83714, 83715, 83716, 83717, 83719, 83720, 83721, 83722, 83723, 83724, 83725, 83726, 83727, 83728, 83729, 83730, 83731, 83732, 83733, 83735, 83744, 83756, 83757, 83788, 83799
Arenas/Sport Teams
  • Taco Bell Arena/Boise State University

Contact the City

http://www.ci.boise.id.us

Complaints and Insurance Fraud

Insurance companies usually have processes for customers to report fraud and submit complaints. If your company doesn't have a reporting system or fraud hotline, contact its headquarters.
 
If you've witnessed or are a victim of insurance fraud in Boise, you should report it to the following organizations:
 
  • Boise Better Business Bureau (BBB)
  • Idaho Department of Insurance
  • Idaho Attorney General
  • Coalition Against Insurance Fraud (CAIF)
  • National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
  • National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB)

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