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A unique rural community that offers a rare quality of life. Nestled in the Treasure Valley with two mountain ranges in full view, Middleton boasts a mild climate with four seasons. Middleton is one of the fastest growing communities in Idaho, yet continues to offer a small town feel for those who live here.
Middleton is within easy commuting distance of large industries, and is surrounded by agricultual land. Highway 44 passes through town, providing easy access to I-84 (3 miles to the west) and to Boise, the State Capitol (20 miles to the east). The Treasure Valley offers a complete line of shopping and cultural activities. Residents of Middleton enjoy the country life in the great outdoors with the Boise River passing just south of town, close access to BLM ground, Bogus Basin, Tamarack, and other popular ski resorts just an hour away. Our residents enjoy some of the best hunting, fishing, mountain biking, kayaking, camping and river rafting in the United States.
Middleton thrives on agriculture and related industries. Farmers produce a variety of crops such as potatoes, sugar beets, grains, corn, mint, hops, beans, commercial nursery stock. Irrigation water is supplied from the Boise River and the Payette River.
BECOME INFORMED....
When driving through the pedestrian signal at Cemetery and Highway 44, please understand how to maneuver thru the signal when it is activated by pedestrian and keep the traffic flowing:
1. Flashing Yellow Light- indicates someone will be using the crosswalk.
2. Solid Yellow Light - advises drivers to STOP IF SAFE to do so.
3. Solid Red Light - drivers are to STOP at the stop line.
4. FLASHING RED LIGHT-make a COMPLETE STOP, THEN PROCEED WITH CAUTION IF IT IS CLEAR., the same as any other flashing red signal.
5. Dark State - proceed to drive.
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