Living in Blaine County, Idaho

Blaine County is a county in Idaho with a population of around 21,592. The main communities are Hailey, Ketchum, Bellevue.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $933/month, below the national average, with a median home price of around $933K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.5%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings freezing winters (highs around 31°F) and cool summers (highs around 73°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Blaine County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 43 and a moderately educated workforce (35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Democratic.