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Retirement Living In Meridian-Treasure Valley - Idaho


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Area Description

Meridian is in the heart of Idaho's Treasure Valley. We have a growing economy in a beautiful place to live, work and play. The climate is fairly mild, with four distinct seasons, allowing residents to enjoy year-around outdoor activities.

Includes Cities/Towns: Meridian, Nampa.

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   The Village at Meridian is growing to become your premier and eclectic mix of nearly 100 shopping, dining and entertainment venues. The finished project is one of the Meridian’s most energized and unique experiences. The Village at Meridian is the paramount lifestyle development in the greater Boise region; now the third largest metro area, and one of the fastest growing in the Northwest. Further, the project represents one of the most significant commercial projects ever developed in the state of Idaho. This project makes the rapidly growing community of Meridian a new ‘center-of-gravity’ for the citizens and out of town visitors alike.

Wahooz Family Fun Zone, Roaring Springs Water Park and Pinz Bowling Center, and Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park are dedicated to achieving excellence in family entertainment. We are committed to making each patron feel that they are truly our GUEST by providing HIGH QUALITY ENTERTAINMENT, FRIENDLY CREWMEMBERS, and OUTRAGEOUS SERVICE.

Wahooz Family Fun Zone creates an EXPECTATION of EXCELLENCE among crewmembers, guests, and the community by providing the highest quality service that always EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS.

http://www.wahoozfunzone.com
http://www.urbanairtrampolinepark.com


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The are some public transportation opportunities in the Boise area, but they are even more limited in Meridian.

Medical Facilities


St. Lukes hospital is located in both Meridian and Boise. St. Alphonsus Medical Center has Urgent Care facilities in Meridian and a full hospital in Boise. Primary Health Medical Center has seven locations in Meridian.
The VA Hospital is about 30 minutes away.



What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Meridian-Treasure Valley, Idaho?

For those of you that retire in Meridian-Treasure Valley, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the low 30's and highs in the low 40's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 20's. Expect some rainy days in the winter. Assume a few days of snow with a few days of snow remaining on the ground.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Meridian-Treasure Valley such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the low 50's and highs in the mid 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 30's. Expect some rainy days in the spring.

Summertime in Meridian-Treasure Valley is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the low 70's and highs in the upper 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the mid 50's. Expect a lot of days above 90°. Expect a few days of rain.

If you retire in Meridian-Treasure Valley, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the low 50's and highs in the mid 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 30's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  24  31  38
 Feb  27  36  46
 Mar  33  45  56
 Apr  37  51  64
 May  45  59  73
 Jun  52  67  82
 Jul  58  75  92
 Aug  56  73  90
 Sep  47  64  80
 Oct  38  52  66
 Nov  30  40  49
 Dec  23  31  38

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  25  1
 Feb  0  20  0
 Mar  0  13  0
 Apr  0  7  0
 May  2  1  0
 Jun  7  0  0
 Jul  20  0  0
 Aug  17  0  0
 Sep  4  1  0
 Oct  0  7  0
 Nov  0  17  0
 Dec  0  26  2

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  1 "  10  25 %
 Feb  1 "  8  27 %
 Mar  1 "  9  30 %
 Apr  1 "  9  33 %
 May  1 "  8  38 %
 Jun  1 "  5  43 %
 Jul  0 "  2  45 %
 Aug  0 "  2  43 %
 Sep  1 "  3  39 %
 Oct  1 "  5  34 %
 Nov  1 "  10  30 %
 Dec  1 "  11  24 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  3 "  6  3
 Feb  1 "  2  2
 Mar  1 "  0  1
 Apr  0 "  0  0
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  1 "  1  1
 Dec  4 "  4  3


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Cost of Living for Meridian-Treasure Valley, ID

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Senior Assistance in Meridian-Treasure Valley, ID

Meridian-Treasure Valley, Idaho offers the following assistance for seniors:


Most care facilities offer van services. There is a new transit service in 2016 called Harvest Transit that serves the under-served population. This service is a partnership between Valley Ride Transit and Harvest Church in Meridian.

www.harvesttransit.com
208.343.4414
info@harvestransit.org

What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Meridian-Treasure Valley Offer For Retirees?

There are many opportunities to volunteer, including City of Meridian, Meridian Food Bank, Meridian Valley Humane Society, The Closet (free clothing for teens in need), Meridian Senior Center, Idaho Youth Ranch, Boys & Girls Club

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