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Hailey, Idaho

Introduction to Hailey, Idaho

Hailey, Idaho is located 95 miles E of Boise, Idaho (center to center) and 434 miles E of Portland, Oregon. It is in Blaine County. The population of the city is approximately 6,200.

Hailey History

The city of Hailey is named in honor of John Hailey, who was a two - time Congressional delegate from the Idaho Territory. The city is in Blaine County. In 1895, this county was established by the Idaho Legislature, by merging Logan and Alturas Counties. Blaine County was named in honor of James G. Blaine, the U.S. Congressman and the 1884 Republican presidential nominee.

Hailey and nearby Attractions

  • Blaine County - Historical Museum
  • Earnest Hemmingway Memorial
  • Ketchum/ Sun Valley Heritage and Ski Museum
  • Ore Wagon Museum
  • Basque Museum and Cultural Center

Things To Do In Hailey

Tourists in Hailey can visit the Blaine County - Historical Museum, which is a major attraction because of its historical significance. The Sun Valley is also worth visiting. Tourists can also visit the Basque Museum and Cultural Center and the Earnest Hemmingway Memorial during your free hours. The annual festivals hosted by Hailey include the Springfest, Northern Rockies Folk Festival, Hailey Days of the Old West, Summer Fools Festival, and Blaine County Fair.

Hailey Transportation

Friedman Memorial Airport is the nearest airport.

Hailey Higher Education

The College of Southern Idaho, Boise State University, Idaho State University, and Ricks College offer higher educational facilities.

High Points

Hailey strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyHailey Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyHailey Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyHailey College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyHailey People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyHailey Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyHailey Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Hailey Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 12%Hailey Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Hailey Walking and Biking to Work
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Hailey Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Hailey, ID

Comparing Hailey to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old96
Well-Paid Single Men810
Well-Paid Single Women710
Racial Diversity69
Age of the Population35
Female Share of the Population24
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
People Above Poverty710
Median Family Income710
People in Middle Class or Better610

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times76
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Affordability of Property Taxes62
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Rents31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime98

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