Economic Profiles
Every year, Sun Valley Economic Development compiles a comprehensive economic profile for Blaine County and each of its cities. This is the only publication where you can find a wide range of standardized economic data at the county and municipal level in one place.
Economic Ecosystem
- Regional Airport with direct access to 7 cities and; full service general aviation facility
- Fiber optic trunk line in all cities with 3 competitive service providers
- Low electricity costs and excess capacity with commercial rates at 3-4 cents per kWh
- Multi-lane state highway bisecting the region with interstate access within one hour
- Outdoor recreation R&D facilities for snow, trail, water and other action sports
- Iconic Sun Valley Lodge and other world-class resort accommodations
- 300 new hotel rooms in three new facilities with additional 200 new rooms on build-out of two approved projects
- Strong and growing Short Term Rental market
- Experienced construction & trades industry
- Mix of housing types, prices and locations
- Multiple Senior Housing, Assisted living & Memory Care facilities
- Skiing Magazine top-3 ranked ski resort
- 150 miles of groomed Nordic skiing across multiple trailheads networks
- 11 white water rafting outfitter bases
- 1500 square miles of mountain wilderness with 45 peaks over 10,000 elevation
- Internationally acclaimed Blue Ribbon Trout fishery
- 100’s miles of single track mountain biking
- Only certified International Dark Sky preserve in the U.S.
- 23 bed Regional Hospital ranked in top 10 nationally for patient care
- Multiple educational options with pre-K to 12th in public, Independent, Charter, Montessori and alternative schools
- Community College satellite campus
- Three major not-for-profit arts umbrella organizations
- 10+ dedicated performing arts and museum locations
- 25+ marque annual events
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Courtesy: Idaho Department of Commerce and Gem State Prospector
For more information, visit: Idaho Commerce
