Hailey Idaho Map

About Hailey, Idaho

Hailey is a locality in Blaine County, Idaho, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,665. The population density is 916.9 people per km². Hailey is located at 43.5196°N, 114.3153°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. ZIP code: 83333.

Hailey lies cradled by the vast, sweeping amphitheater of the Wood River Valley, a place where the sky feels impossibly large and the distant peaks of the Pioneer Mountains, often dusted with snow even into early summer, act as silent sentinels. It lies 66.5 miles north of Twin Falls, ID (from Twin Falls, ID: bearing 6°T), and is situated 4.7 miles north-west of Bellevue. The Big Wood River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, threads its way through the valley floor, its banks softened by cottonwood and willow, their leaves rustling a constant, gentle murmur in the breeze. The air here possesses a crispness, a clean, almost medicinal scent of pine and sun-baked earth, especially potent in the late afternoon when the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, dramatic shadows that stretch and distort the contours of the land. Buildings in Hailey, a mix of weathered wood and more modern construction, seem to hunker down against the elements, their colors muted against the vibrant greens of summer or the stark whites of winter, a testament to the resilience required to thrive in this high mountain environment. The history of Hailey is inextricably linked to the boom and bust cycles of mining, a past that still whispers through the valley in the faded paint of old storefronts and the tales of prospectors who once sought their fortunes in the surrounding hills. Founded by timber and agriculture before silver and lead became the driving force, its economy has since diversified, finding a new footing in tourism, outdoor recreation, and a growing entrepreneurial spirit that attracts a creative and adventurous populace. This shift has brought a unique character to Hailey, a blend of hardy, independent mountain folk and a more recent influx of artists, writers, and those drawn to the unparalleled access to world-class skiing, fly-fishing, and hiking. The town retains a certain unpretentious charm, a place where the pace of life is dictated by the seasons and the quality of the light, where neighbors still know each other's names and the simple act of watching the hawks circle lazily overhead can feel like a profound connection to the land.

About This Hailey Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hailey, Idaho — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.519629, -114.315324. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Hailey and Blaine County.

Detailed location data for Hailey includes the ZIP code (83333), telephone area code (208), county seat of Blaine County (Hailey), and school district assignment (Blaine County School District 61). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hailey is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.