Hailey, ID

Hailey is the county seat of Blaine County in central Idaho, set in the Wood River Valley south of Ketchum and Sun Valley. It has a more year-round, civic feel than the resort towns up the valley, with county offices, schools, local businesses, and neighborhoods serving residents who live in the area full time. The Blaine County School System covers the county, and the broader valley economy is tied to tourism, outdoor recreation, construction, and services. Hailey feels practical, scenic, and closely connected to Sun Valley without being swallowed by it.