Quality of life on the Palouse is touted by residents as the number one reason to join the community.  The City of Moscow specifically boasts a 94% good or excellent rating by residents on the overall quality of life in the City. Surrounding areas offers unique opportunities for work and play, with the backcountry waiting literally right outside your door.  Couple this picturesque setting with cultural amenities including many art galleries, the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, annual Renaissance Fair and Rendezvous in the Park, seasonal Farmers Market, several theater groups, and you'll agree; the quality of life on the Palouse is next to none.