r/idaho
Idahoans' Gem State subreddit!
How to think about r/idaho
The community serves as a hub for Idahoans to share news, events, and discussions relevant to the Gem State. It features a mix of local culture, outdoor activities, and state-specific issues, making it a distinct space for residents and enthusiasts alike. The community fosters a sense of pride in Idaho's natural beauty and local heritage, often highlighting unique aspects of life in the state.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Members primarily consist of Idaho residents, ranging from young adults to older individuals, who share a common interest in local affairs and community engagement. The vibe is generally friendly and supportive, with participants keen on discussing everything from outdoor adventures to local politics. Many members are looking to connect with others who share their love for Idaho and its lifestyle.
Posting culture
Posting etiquette emphasizes relevance to Idaho, with content that showcases local events, news, and personal experiences thriving. High-quality images and engaging stories about Idaho's landscape or community happenings receive positive attention, while off-topic posts or excessive self-promotion tend to be downvoted. The community is active, with a steady flow of posts, particularly around local events or newsworthy topics.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should focus on authentic interactions rather than overt promotions. Sharing valuable content related to Idaho's culture, outdoor activities, or community events can resonate well. Collaborating with local influencers or sponsoring community events may also be effective. However, members are generally wary of blatant advertising, so brands should prioritize genuine engagement and contribution to discussions over promotional content.
Top keywords
What r/idaho talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/mittens1982
- u/ZacHefner
- u/WilsonsWarbler
- u/Cookie_Cutter_Cook
- u/[deleted]
- u/michaelquinlan
- u/Mongoose_theMoose
- u/Best_Biscuits
- u/wayupinthetree
- u/IdaHistory
- u/quzimoto
- u/ReaperinIdaho
- u/WeUsedToBeGood
- u/lostinapotatofield
- u/DivineAnimosity
- u/Yakmeh
- u/p0lar_chronic
- u/phthalo-azure
- u/greenhousecrtv
- u/pnwreporter
- u/Geek-Haven888
- u/kanyontaylorr
- u/wheeler1432
- u/PsilocybeApe
- u/Icy-Space-742
- u/ComfortableWage
- u/Odd_Candy8848
- u/LetterGrouchy6053
- u/cr8tor_
- u/hankmeni
- u/Due-Enthusiasm-1802
- u/LinneyBee
- u/SturWhitney
- u/RP_is_fun
- u/pmurph34
- u/JohnGalt83702
- u/caseyoc
- u/themiddleman07
- u/justrying123
- u/oldsaxman
- u/newzee1
- u/Level-Budget3694
- u/zsreport
- u/demonbadger
- u/mike77444
- u/Dimension35
- u/theindependentonline
- u/17BrainTrain76
- u/SuperBooper91
- u/toosdaejb
- u/gammapsi05
- u/IdahoVandal
- u/IdahoNationalist
- u/topJunkYardDog
- u/Darlin_Nixxi
- u/Grey_Pines
- u/NoCultID
- u/AggravatingJump105
- u/pmbuttsonly
- u/WearyWanding
- u/GoFishOldMaid
- u/BigClitMcphee
- u/Coldvolcom
- u/TheSparklyNinja
- u/madnailer
- u/Motor-Ad-8858
- u/Bigfoot_Hunter_Jim
- u/RedPhalcon
- u/Boogerbiter
- u/SapientChaos
- u/Truth_Off_My_Back
- u/TulsiTsunami
- u/Pokytokyartichokey
- u/AustynCunningham
- u/spudseyes
- u/skadittle_22
- u/MarMarTheMarmot
- u/Interesting_Goal_135
- u/AwesomeParker
- u/SadElkBoy
- u/AtOurGates
- u/Idahologtrucker
- u/Potemkinvillage42
- u/styxman34
- u/geekynerdbitch
- u/BoltShaver
- u/squidwardssuctioncup
- u/_MS22
- u/pack2k
- u/Bot_Hive
- u/Famous_Total_8274
- u/Daedalus871
- u/stankmanly
- u/Idaho_Wildlife
- u/scorpion1114
- u/Triggerlizard18
- u/TheGrumpyCisco
- u/mystisai
- u/Medical_Bit_5137
- u/Eclipse_Private
By votes
- u/Best_Biscuits
- u/ZacHefner
- u/WeUsedToBeGood
- u/Cookie_Cutter_Cook
- u/mittens1982
- u/lostinapotatofield
- u/[deleted]
- u/wayupinthetree
- u/TallBrilliant5729
- u/PsilocybeApe
- u/Odd_Candy8848
- u/DivineAnimosity
- u/michaelquinlan
- u/LinneyBee
- u/wdcmsnbcgay
- u/quzimoto
- u/InvestiNate
- u/Geek-Haven888
- u/Mongoose_theMoose
- u/Boogerbiter
- u/newzee1
- u/p0lar_chronic
- u/Icy-Space-742
- u/WilsonsWarbler
- u/SapientChaos
- u/LetterGrouchy6053
- u/phthalo-azure
- u/Level-Budget3694
- u/IdaHistory
- u/TurboMap
- u/Truth_Off_My_Back
- u/Idahodl_dahli
- u/SturWhitney
- u/Dimension35
- u/mike77444
- u/ComfortableWage
- u/cr8tor_
- u/greenhousecrtv
- u/sillychillly
- u/hankmeni
- u/TulsiTsunami
- u/AustynCunningham
- u/Yakmeh
- u/lurker_bee
- u/rightshoe1116
- u/kanyontaylorr
- u/17BrainTrain76
- u/revocr
- u/Slutty-Academic
- u/jvazorka03
- u/zsreport
- u/SuperBooper91
- u/ReaperinIdaho
- u/spudseyes
- u/gammapsi05
- u/toosdaejb
- u/MarMarTheMarmot
- u/demonbadger
- u/wheeler1432
- u/pnwreporter
- u/Pokytokyartichokey
- u/theindependentonline
- u/RP_is_fun
- u/squidwardssuctioncup
- u/wooselpooh
- u/lindsaymichiel
- u/jennifux
- u/NoCultID
- u/wanderlenz
- u/Cod_ya208
- u/crackeraeol
- u/astoneworthskipping
- u/Greflingorax
- u/Lifesuselessdemsoc
- u/Idahologtrucker
- u/BoltShaver
- u/Bot_Hive
- u/Bennyboy1337
- u/IdahoPatMan
- u/skadittle_22
- u/topJunkYardDog
- u/XXX_MavsFan
- u/Stay_Frosty_G
- u/Interesting_Goal_135
- u/AtOurGates
- u/Due-Enthusiasm-1802
- u/caseyoc
- u/itstotallykvt
- u/IdahoNationalist
- u/morningstarsubaru
- u/spacegeese
- u/K2Nomad
- u/styxman34
- u/AggravatingJump105
- u/geekynerdbitch
- u/pack2k
- u/Triggerlizard18
- u/audiomuse1
- u/_MS22
- u/Vegetable_Schedule_2
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/AutoModerator
- u/mittens1982
- u/USBlues2020
- u/Jedmeltdown
- u/Lumpy-Stretch-9771
- u/Idaho1964
- u/NOEMOTIONALBIAS
- u/WeUsedToBeGood
- u/RecoveringAdventist
- u/ActualSpiders
- u/ChannelUnusual5146
- u/Mcstoni
- u/Best_Biscuits
- u/HipAboutTime
- u/thebestatheist
- u/Showstonker5309
- u/tehcoma
- u/ComfortableWage
- u/NcGunnery
- u/davidsonrva
- u/Mormologist
- u/BobInIdaho
- u/FrostyLandscape
- u/mfmeitbual
- u/jbsgc99
- u/TBoneLaRone
- u/GeoHawkI
- u/Azr431
- u/Delicious_Towel5246
- u/YPVidaho
- u/Proper_Librarian_533
- u/itsjustmejttp123
- u/Burden-of-Society
- u/Lanky_Ad_9849
- u/Riokaii
- u/Tinker107
- u/NotthatkindofDr81
- u/Cute_Platypus_5989
- u/no1some1any1
- u/InTheBackground9
- u/Middle_Low_2825
- u/Responsible-House523
- u/TurdCutter
- u/GorathTheMoredhel
- u/trada62
- u/deathbythroatpunch
- u/tobmom
- u/Kitt53
- u/Frmr-drgnbyt
- u/BB_Moon
- u/Specialist_Teacher81
- u/SanctuaryMoon
- u/senadraxx
- u/MrPainal
- u/Electrocat71
- u/pete_ape
- u/kaytee-13
- u/dubiousadvocate
- u/BeingFunnyInAForeig
- u/jagandmilosmama
- u/NoDontDoThatCanada
- u/akahaus
- u/Timberlewis
- u/Commissar_Elmo
- u/jnemesh
- u/Geek-Haven888
- u/SMH_OverAndOver
- u/Quick_Movie_5758
- u/whatevertoton
- u/Illustrious_Toe_4755
- u/WildSpud
- u/cr8tor_
- u/nwoidaho
- u/Inappropriate_mind
- u/fraychef
- u/JerrieBlank
- u/skarbles
- u/Flat-Story-7079
- u/Regular_Dick
- u/Jagdges
- u/Retired306
- u/FillOk4537
- u/oldsaxman
- u/HaskilBiskom
- u/Sure_Childhood5592
- u/2Wrongs
- u/CatLevel5116
- u/Elo-quin
- u/Survive1014
- u/JennyIGotYoNumba
- u/CondiMesmer
- u/phdoofus
- u/eazykeyzy
- u/W2WageSlave
- u/rockpaperscissors99
- u/genxwillsaveunow
- u/Actual-Raspberry-343
- u/Clean-Efficiency2556
- u/Alert-Mud-672
By votes
- u/Voodoops_13
- u/BobInIdaho
- u/WeUsedToBeGood
- u/DisregardMyLast
- u/ActualSpiders
- u/phrobot
- u/Itchyjello
- u/tom90640
- u/mcsb14
- u/senadraxx
- u/Thiccaca
- u/Greflingorax
- u/HUGErocks
- u/buttered_spectater
- u/oldsaxman
- u/yesssssssssss99999
- u/BoiseXWing
- u/TBoneLaRone
- u/Nodaker1
- u/Best_Biscuits
- u/Riokaii
- u/One_Atmosphere_8557
- u/ThurmNathan
- u/JaSchwaE
- u/CatLevel5116
- u/WriteAndRong
- u/Traditional-Goat6137
- u/WildSpud
- u/Brilliant-Engineer57
- u/girlwholovespurple
- u/HerringLaw
- u/thebestatheist
- u/Dvatuone2121
- u/TheRealHowardStern
- u/thelastride23
- u/Zoophagous
- u/Halt-CatchFire
- u/UnexpectedHankHill
- u/Continuous_Ignition
- u/itsjustmejttp123
- u/TheSparklyNinja
- u/cadaverousbones
- u/SanctuaryMoon
- u/Alert-Mud-672
- u/Gbrusse
- u/genxwillsaveunow
- u/raildudes
- u/davidsonrva
- u/Nearly_Pointless
- u/Azr431
- u/zayn2123
- u/Mean-Summer-4359
- u/JoeMagnifico
- u/Silly_Consequence_21
- u/sotiredwontquit
- u/BelovedOmegaMan
- u/spiralupward74
- u/sasspool
- u/mfmeitbual
- u/AwNymeria
- u/Aphanid
- u/Brett83704
- u/Mr_Turnipseed
- u/lubefilledtwinkies
- u/JackleGaminh
- u/ComfortableWage
- u/Boogerbiter
- u/zgirll
- u/livingMybEstlyfe29
- u/raphel1421
- u/Spudnic16
- u/I_burn_noodles
- u/TheSocialGadfly
- u/fatum_sive_fidem
- u/borealiasrock
- u/darth_tater_breath
- u/LinneyBee
- u/schlizzag
- u/Emergency-Ad2452
- u/YPVidaho
- u/wearywander7
- u/Cod_ya208
- u/Buddyslime
- u/willreadforbooks
- u/sdyawg
- u/possiblynotanexpert
- u/jsprague6
- u/Known_Force_8947
- u/ButterflyHappyShakes
- u/GatorBait2006
- u/doodlebearman
- u/blooash
- u/decalod85
- u/NoDontDoThatCanada
- u/Dependent-Winner-908
- u/usaf-spsf1974
- u/TrapnerPadian
- u/Competitive-Bus1816
- u/MiscEllaneous_23
- u/Lumpy-Stretch-9771
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FAQ
r/idaho — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/idaho have?
r/idaho has approximately 87,548 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/idaho created?
r/idaho was created on February 27, 2009 (17 years ago).
What is r/idaho about?
The community serves as a hub for Idahoans to share news, events, and discussions relevant to the Gem State. It features a mix of local culture, outdoor activities, and state-specific issues, making it a distinct space for residents and enthusiasts alike. The community fosters a sense of pride in Idaho's natural beauty and local heritage, often highlighting unique aspects of…
What subreddits are similar to r/idaho?
Communities similar to r/idaho include r/boise, r/coeurdalene, r/moscowidaho, r/spokane.
Who are the most active posters on r/idaho?
The most frequent posters on r/idaho include u/mittens1982, u/ZacHefner, u/WilsonsWarbler.
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