Where is Hailey, Idaho, USA?

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Where is Hailey Located? - Hailey is a city located in the Blaine County of Idaho, United States. Hailey lies between 41.5323 Degrees North latitudes and 87.2550 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Hailey, Idaho

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Where is Hailey?: The Google Map showing the location of Hailey in the U.S. state of Idaho.

Where is Hailey Located?

Hailey is a city located in the Blaine County of Idaho, United States. Hailey lies between 41.5323 Degrees North latitudes and 87.2550 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Hailey city is 9161 people and the city has a total area of 3.93 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Hailey, Idaho Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityHailey
CountyBlaine County
StateIdaho
State CapitalBoise
US RegionMountain West United States
Latitude43.5196°N
Longitude114.3153°W
Elevation5,318 ft (1,621 m)
Land Area3.93 sq mi
Water Area0.01 sq mi
Total Area3.94 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)9,161 (Census 2020)
Population DensityApproximately 2,330 per sq mi
ZIP Codes83333
Area Code208, 986
Time Zone StandardMountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−7)
Time Zone DaylightMountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC−6)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code16-34840
Congressional DistrictIdaho's 2nd Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Hailey, Idaho

  • Ketchum, Idaho — 12 mi North
  • Sun Valley, Idaho — 13 mi North
  • Bellevue, Idaho — 5 mi South
  • Carey, Idaho — 27 mi Southeast
  • Shoshone, Idaho — 52 mi South
  • Gooding, Idaho — 63 mi Southwest
  • Jerome, Idaho — 69 mi South
  • Twin Falls, Idaho — 74 mi South
  • Fairfield, Idaho — 65 mi Northwest
  • Mountain Home, Idaho — 93 mi West

Driving Distances from Hailey, Idaho

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
BellevueIdaho510 minutes
KetchumIdaho1220 minutes
Sun ValleyIdaho1320 minutes
CareyIdaho2730 minutes
ShoshoneIdaho5250 minutes
GoodingIdaho631 hour
JeromeIdaho691 hour 10 minutes
Twin FallsIdaho741 hour 20 minutes
Mountain HomeIdaho931 hour 40 minutes
BoiseIdaho1552 hours 35 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Hailey, Idaho

TransportationDetails
Airport NameFriedman Memorial Airport
IATA CodeSUN
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysIdaho State Highway 75, Idaho State Highway 20 (nearby), Idaho State Highway 23 (regional)
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo Amtrak service; nearest passenger rail stations are outside Idaho
Local Bus/Transit ServiceMountain Rides Public Transit
  • Idaho State Highway 75 is the primary route through Hailey, connecting the city with Ketchum, Sun Valley, Bellevue, and Interstate 84.
  • Idaho State Highway 20 provides regional access toward Craters of the Moon National Monument and eastern Idaho.
  • Mountain Rides Public Transit offers free bus service between Hailey, Ketchum, Sun Valley, and nearby communities in the Wood River Valley.
  • Friedman Memorial Airport provides commercial flights to major western U.S. cities and serves the Sun Valley region.
  • Local roads connect Hailey with recreational areas, hiking trails, and ski destinations throughout Blaine County.

What are top Places to Visit in Hailey, Idaho

Landmark NameType
Friedman Memorial Airport Observation AreaObservation Area
Wood River TrailRecreation Trail
Hop Porter ParkCommunity Park
Draper PreserveNature Preserve
Blaine County Historical MuseumMuseum
Carbonate Mountain TrailHiking Area
Sun Valley ResortSki Resort
Sawtooth National Recreation AreaNational Recreation Area
Ketchum DowntownHistoric District
Rotarun Ski AreaSki Area

Colleges and Universities in Hailey, Idaho

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
College of Southern Idaho – Blaine County CenterPublicCommunity CollegeCareer training and transfer programs
University of Idaho Extension – Blaine CountyPublicUniversityExtension education and community outreach
Boise State University – Community Outreach ProgramsPublicUniversityContinuing and professional education
Wood River High SchoolPublicK–12 DistrictCollege preparatory education
Blaine County School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education serving Hailey

Waterbodies in Hailey, Idaho

Big Wood River, Croy Creek, Quigley Creek, Silver Creek, Magic Reservoir, Camas Creek, Little Wood River, Trail Creek, Deer Creek, East Fork Big Wood River

Golf Courses in Hailey, Idaho

Bigwood Golf Course, Elkhorn Golf Club, Trail Creek Golf Course, Sun Valley Golf Course, Valley Club, Blue Lakes Country Club, Twin Falls Golf Club, Jerome Country Club

Hailey, Idaho — Key Historical Facts

  • Hailey was founded in 1882 during Idaho's silver mining boom and quickly became an important commercial center for the Wood River Valley.
  • The city served as Blaine County's original county seat and played a significant role in supporting nearby mining communities during the late nineteenth century.
  • Hailey was home to the first electrically illuminated community in Idaho, reflecting its early embrace of modern technology.
  • As mining declined, the local economy shifted toward tourism, outdoor recreation, and services associated with the nearby Sun Valley ski resort.
  • Today, Hailey is known for its historic downtown, scenic mountain setting, vibrant arts community, and year-round access to skiing, hiking, fishing, and other outdoor activities.

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