Economic Analysis is what makes us great!
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.
Blaine County Interactive
- 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
Annual Economic Profiles
Annual Economic Almanac
Sun Valley Economic Development also curates an annual economic almanac with the Mountain Express. Published every October, this publication explores five to seven economic issues in depth with cutting edge data, insightful graphics and analysis, input from community experts and stories by the Mountain Express’ reporters.
- 2024 Almanac
- 2023 Almanac
- 2022 Almanac
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Courtesy: Idaho Department of Commerce and Gem State Prospector
For more information, visit: Idaho Commerce
