Helena, MT
Living in Helena
Bikeability63
Walkability70
Commute100
Public Transit37
Affordability70
Public Safety31
Airports6
Hospitals49
Colleges34
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools48
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
32kPopulation+4.4k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
48%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
53%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate20%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$61kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
14 mi Average Commute
75%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector52%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts51%
Sales and office19%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van84%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$244kMedian Home Value+$59k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$750Median Monthly Rent+$193 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K24%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas70%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Helena
United States45
Montana38
Lewis and Clark County55
Property Crime in Helena
United States48
Montana48
Lewis and Clark County64
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 26 | 0 | 6 |
| Mar | 34 | 1 | 8 |
| Apr | 42 | 1 | 6 |
| May | 51 | 2 | 1 |
| Jun | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 55 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct | 44 | 1 | 3 |
| Nov | 31 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 22 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Helena
Inland Flooding18
Tornado4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Helena, MT
Private Schools
Private Schools near Helena, MT
Calvary Christian School
0 miles, NE
First Lutheran School
1 miles, SE
Intermountain
1 miles, S
Shodair Children's Hospital
2 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Helena, MT
Carroll College
1 miles, W
Montana Technological University
48 miles, SW
University of Providence
71 miles, NE
Montana State University
79 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Helena, MT
Shodair Children's Hospital
2 miles, SE
St Peters Hospital
2 miles, N
Broadwater Health Center
31 miles, SE
Deer Lodge Medical Center-Cah
36 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Helena, MT
Helena Regional Airport
2 miles, NE
Bert Mooney Airport
50 miles, SW
Great Falls International Airport
68 miles, NE
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport
70 miles, SE