Helena Flats, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,014 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
85.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$88,125 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
99.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$544,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$689 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$831 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
76.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Flathead County
5
Kalispell Urban Area
5
Montana
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Flathead County
6
Kalispell Urban Area
6
Montana
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (64%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 18 23
Feb 1 11 26
Mar 1 6 34
Apr 2 2 41
May 2 0 49
Jun 2 0 56
Jul 2 0 64
Aug 1 0 62
Sep 2 0 53
Oct 1 1 41
Nov 2 9 31
Dec 2 22 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Helena Flats School
2 miles, SW · 2.8star
Helena Flats 7-8
2 miles, SW · 3.7star
Deer Park School
3 miles, E · 4.1star
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Colleges

Salish Kootenai College
47 miles, S · 1.4star
Blackfeet Community College
59 miles, E · 1star
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Hospitals

The Healthcenter
6 miles, SW · 4.1star
North Valley Hospital
8 miles, N · 4.1star
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Airports

Missoula International Airport
94 miles, S · 1.4star
Helena Regional Airport
156 miles, S · 1star
Spokane International Airport
159 miles, W · 1.9star
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