East Helena, MT

Montana · Broadwater County · Helena Metro

East Helena is a small town in Montana with a population of 1,855. Residents earn $53,611 per year, which is 29% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,855 Population 458/sq mi density

$53,611 Median Income $30,841 per capita

$254,400 Home Value $430,196 Zillow

$1,020 Median Rent 44.4% income on rent

46°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr

524 Violent Crime/100K 2,622 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$53,611 median income, 7.4% unemployment

Affordability

4.0 / 5.0

$254,400 home value, $1,020/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

524 violent crimes/100K (38% above avg)

C+

Education

2.8 / 5.0

21.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $53,611

29% lower than US avg

Home Value $254,400

10% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 524/100K

38% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 21.9%

35% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,020

12% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 32.7%

2% higher than US avg

Unemployment 7.4%

106% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 13.3%

7% higher than US avg

How East Helena Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,855

Median Age35.9 yrs

Density458/mi²

Male / Female51% / 49%

Largest GroupWhite 92%

Veterans8.4%

Economy

C+

Median Income$53,611

Per Capita$30,841

Unemployment7.4%

Poverty13.3%

County GDP$307M

Commute21 min

Housing

Home Value$254,400

Rent$1,020

Ownership63.1%

Zillow$430,196

Housing Units968

Rent Burden44.4%

Crime

Violent524/100K

Property2,622/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault429/100K

Burglary334/100K

Health

Obesity32.7%

Uninsured9.7%

Smoking14.7%

Depression28.5%

Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)

AQI26 (Good)

Rain11.4 in/yr

Sunny Days273/yr

Elevation3,923 ft (1,196 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+21.9%

High School+89.6%

Graduate+2.0%

School Score6.12

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 18%

Commute21 min

Broadband85.4%

EV Stations12

Libraries1

Is East Helena a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, East Helena receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. East Helena has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in East Helena is $53,611, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in East Helena is $254,400, 10% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,020 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

The violent crime rate of 524 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 / something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,622 per 100,000, 34% above the national average.

Education

21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

East Helena experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 273 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches, including 37.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

East Helena has a population of 1,855 with a density of 458 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles. The median age is 35.9 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.2% female and 50.8% male. The city is predominantly White (92.3%), with 2.3% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.3% of residents. 8.4% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 18.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 94.6% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,855

Total Population

458

People / sq mi

35.9yrs

Median Age

8% below US avg

1.7mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%

Female 49.2%

Race & Ethnicity

East Helena vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.3%

24% above US avg

Spanish 2.7%

80% below US avg

Social Characteristics

East Helena vs U.S. Average

The median household income in East Helena is $53,611, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,841 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $867, 39% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 263 business establishments, including 19 restaurants. The cost of living index is 94.6, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 9.1% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: East Helena vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$53,611
	29% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$30,841
Avg Weekly Wage	$867
IRS Avg AGI	$80,911
Gini Index	0.412 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	7.4%
	106% above US avg
Poverty Rate	13.3%
	7% above US avg
Establishments (County)	263
County GDP	$307M

Business (County)

Restaurants	19
Healthcare	9
Retail	23
Manufacturing	11

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$3,092
	12% below US avg
Cost of Living	94.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.22%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	20.5 min
Drive Alone	66.8%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	9.1%

Walkability

The median home value in East Helena is $254,400, 10% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $430,196, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 0% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $1,020 (12% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,076 for a one-bedroom to $1,336 for a two-bedroom apartment. 63.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 968 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1968. The average annual property tax is $3,092. 44.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing, indicating a significant affordability challenge for renters. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$254,400
	10% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$430,196
Median List Price	$514,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$514,000
$/Sq Ft	$288
Homes Sold	3
Sale-to-List Ratio	0.0%
Price Drops	20.8%
Inventory	24

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,020
	12% below US avg
Rent Burden	44.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$988
1 Bedroom	$1,076
2 Bedrooms	$1,336
3 Bedrooms	$1,789
4 Bedrooms	$2,113

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	63.1%
Owner-Occupied	63.1%
Renter-Occupied	36.9%
Housing Units	968
Median Year Built	1968

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$3,092
	12% below US avg
Effective Rate	1.22%

In East Helena, 32.7% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 8.4% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 5.2% of residents. 27.5% have high blood pressure. 14.7% are current smokers. 21.3% report binge drinking. 19.9% are physically inactive, below the national average. 28.5% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 19.8% experience frequent mental distress. 9.7% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:7,288. The dentist ratio is 1:2,598. 50.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.8 out of 10.

Health Metrics: East Helena vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	32.7%
	2% above US avg
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart Disease	5.2%
High Blood Pressure	27.5%
Asthma	12.2%
COPD	6.4%
Cancer	7.5%
Stroke	3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.7%
	5% above US avg
Binge Drinking	21.3%
Physical Inactivity	19.9%
Depression	28.5%
Mental Distress	19.8%
Physical Distress	14.2%
Short Sleep	30.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	94.6%
Uninsured	9.7%
	13% above US avg
Primary Care	1:7,288
Dentists	1:2,598
Mental Health	1:1,339
Checkup Rate	71.3%
Dental Visits	65.0%
Premature Death	6,145/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.8/10
Exercise Access	50.9%
Healthcare Facilities	9

East Helena has a violent crime rate of 524 per 100,000 residents, 38% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 429.0 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 95.3. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,622 per 100,000, 34% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,668, burglary at 334, vehicle theft at 620 per 100,000 residents. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, East Helena receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: East Helena vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	524.3/100K
	38% above US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	95.3/100K
Robbery	0.0/100K
Assault	429.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	2,621.5/100K
	34% above US avg
Burglary	333.7/100K
Theft	1,668.3/100K
Vehicle Theft	619.6/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Traffic Accidents	148
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters	91

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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East Helena experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 37.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26 / among the cleanest air in the country. The city sits at an elevation of 3,923 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	45.5°F
	16% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,923 ft (1,196 m)
Area	1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density	458/sq mi
Coordinates	46.5845°N, 111.9208°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Broadwater County County
Nearest Airport	Helena Regional (HLN) 3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.4"

70% below US avg

Snowfall 37.2"

Wettest Month (Jun) 1.89"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	26.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	17.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	52.9 / 100
Community Resilience	19.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

484 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jul 6, 2017	11 km SE of Lincoln, Montana	M5.8	60 km
Jul 26, 2005	16 km N of Dillon, Montana	M5.6	146 km
Jul 6, 2017	15 km S of Lincoln, Montana	M5.0	62 km
Jul 6, 2017	14 km SE of Lincoln, Montana	M4.4	57 km
May 8, 2007	8 km NNW of Alder, Montana	M4.4	133 km
Jan 30, 2016	19 km E of Lincoln, Montana	M4.3	55 km
Oct 28, 1998	18 km S of Whitehall, Montana	M4.3	100 km
Aug 16, 2019	4 km NW of Manhattan, Montana	M4.2	88 km
Jun 18, 2006	6 km S of Pony, Montana	M4.1	109 km
Apr 8, 2000	8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana	M4.1	48 km
Aug 6, 2019	3 km NW of Manhattan, Montana	M4.1	90 km
Sep 3, 2016	16 km S of Whitehall, Montana	M4.0	97 km
Jul 19, 2002	43 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana	M4.0	127 km
Nov 10, 2000	14 km NE of Townsend, Montana	M4.0	47 km
Jul 6, 2017	14 km SSE of Lincoln, Montana	M4.0	58 km
Jul 27, 2005	18 km N of Dillon, Montana	M4.0	144 km
Mar 6, 2009	18 km S of Whitehall, Montana	M4.0	99 km
Jun 28, 2000	21 km SE of Clinton, Montana	M4.0	124 km
Jul 17, 2017	12 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana	M4.0	58 km
Jan 18, 2006	18 km NNE of Dillon, Montana	M4.0	144 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

22 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 30, 1975	EF2	70 km	0
Jun 5, 2012	EF1	81 km	0
Jul 5, 1988	EF1	96 km	0
Jun 28, 1982	EF1	61 km	0
Jul 3, 1978	EF1	89 km	0
Jul 3, 1978	EF1	89 km	0
Jul 3, 1978	EF1	89 km	0
Sep 15, 1997	EF0	88 km	0
Jul 2, 1997	EF0	91 km	0
Jul 2, 1997	EF0	91 km	0
Jun 27, 1997	EF0	8 km	0
Jun 15, 1996	EF0	64 km	0
May 17, 1994	EF0	77 km	0
Jun 21, 1993	EF0	38 km	0
Jun 11, 1993	EF0	5 km	0
Jul 9, 1992	EF0	44 km	0
Jun 12, 1992	EF0	40 km	0
Aug 11, 1988	EF0	100 km	0
May 4, 1971	EF0	81 km	0
May 17, 1962	EF0	79 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CANYON CREEK (167,875 ac, 1988).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1988	CANYON CREEK	167,875	96 km
2000	TOSTON-MAUDLOW	80,383	67 km
2021	WOODS CREEK	55,836	50 km
2003	LINCOLN COMPLEX (SNOWBANK)	36,987	77 km
1988	CANYON CREEK	35,865	19 km
2021	HARRIS MTN	31,792	62 km
2017	ALICE CREEK	29,971	73 km
1984	NORTH HILL	27,162	25 km
2000	CANYON FERRY COMPLEX (CAVE GULCH)	26,997	26 km
2021	HAYSTACK	26,118	53 km
2007	MERIWETHER	18,865	33 km
2017	PARK CREEK	17,915	80 km
2000	CANYON FERRY COMPLEX (BUCKSNORT)	14,843	16 km
1990	BEARTOOTH COMPLEX	13,462	43 km
2000	BOULDER COMPLEX (HIGH ORE ROAD)	9,625	36 km
2015	EUSTIS	8,469	70 km
2021	BALSINGER	8,317	91 km
2015	COTTONWOOD GULCH	8,100	84 km
2017	CHINN MA	7,029	84 km
2009	INDIAN TRAIL	4,592	44 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	0.6 in
February	26°F (-3°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	35°F (2°C)	0.6 in
April	44°F (7°C)	0.9 in
May	53°F (11°C)	1.9 in
June	61°F (16°C)	1.9 in	Wettest
July	71°F (21°C)	1.3 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	1.3 in
September	56°F (13°C)	1.1 in
October	46°F (8°C)	0.7 in
November	33°F (0°C)	0.5 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	0.5 in	Coldest

East Helena has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.9") and February the driest (0.4").

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East Helena is located in Broadwater County. It is classified as Metro / under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35% below the national average of 33.7%. 89.6% have completed high school. 2.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.1 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 78.4% of the vote, a 60-point margin. 85.4% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 12 EV charging stations. There are 1 public libraries serving the community. 9 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 66.8% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.4%

D 18.4%

Winner: Republican by 60 points

Safety & Disasters

Traffic Accidents	148
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	21.9%
	35% below US avg
High School+	89.6%
Graduate Degree+	2.0%
School Test Score	6.12

C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 3	Metro / under 250K
Population Density	458/sq mi
Total Area	1.7 sq mi
County	Broadwater County County

Services

Broadband Access	85.4%
Avg Download Speed	33.7 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	2.4 Mbps
Max Download Speed	940 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	12
Alt Fuel Stations	15
Public Libraries	1
Healthcare Facilities	9
Restaurants	19
Retail Stores	23

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	20.5 min
Drive Alone	66.8%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	9.1%

Average costs for common services in East Helena. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$237 ($142–$378)
Specialist Visit	$331 ($189–$520)
Urgent Care Visit	$189 ($95–$331)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,081 ($757–$4,730)
Dental Cleaning	$123 ($71–$189)
Dental Filling	$237 ($142–$378)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$43 ($24–$71)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$71 ($47–$114)
Brake Pad Replacement	$284 ($142–$473)
Tire Rotation	$38 ($19–$71)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$568 ($378–$946)
Battery Replacement	$189 ($95–$331)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$95 ($57–$142)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$85 ($47–$132)
HVAC Repair	$378 ($142–$757)
HVAC System Install	$6,622 ($3,784–$11,352)
Roof Repair	$946 ($378–$1,892)
Roof Replacement	$8,514 ($5,203–$14,190)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,419 ($473–$3,311)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,190 ($4,730–$28,380)
DUI Defense	$4,730 ($1,892–$9,460)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,419 ($757–$2,838)
Will Preparation	$473 ($189–$946)
Trust Preparation	$2,365 ($946–$4,730)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($14–$43)
Women's Haircut	$52 ($28–$95)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$142 ($71–$237)
Manicure	$24 ($14–$43)
Pedicure	$38 ($24–$61)
Massage (1 Hour)	$76 ($47–$123)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.88 ($2.84–$5.20)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.31 ($2.37–$4.73)
Loaf of Bread	$3.59 ($2.37–$5.20)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.26 ($2.84–$6.15)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.20 ($3.78–$7.10)
Rice (per lb)	$0.95 ($0.57–$1.70)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$132 ($76–$237)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$66 ($28–$142)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$66 ($38–$114)
Internet (Monthly)	$66 ($38–$95)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$61 ($28–$95)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$80 ($47–$142)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$189 ($71–$473)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,892 ($1,135–$3,311)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$66 ($28–$123)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.57–$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$95 ($28–$237)
Driver's License Renewal	$28 ($14–$71)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,135 ($568–$2,365)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$946 ($473–$1,892)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$378 ($189–$662)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$47 ($24–$95)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$946 ($378–$2,365)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,825 ($4,730–$28,380)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$57 ($28–$95)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$95 ($47–$189)
Dog Grooming	$57 ($28–$95)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$38 ($19–$71)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$284 ($142–$473)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$189 ($95–$378)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$956
Toddler	$996
Preschool	$854
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$753
Toddler	$769
Preschool	$769

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Broadwater County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Accommodation & Food Services	273	22	$19,446	2.02
Retail Trade	178	22	$35,230	1.20
Manufacturing	146	14	$45,354	1.19
Construction	136	53	$56,447	1.74
Wholesale Trade	67	14	$53,970	1.14
Professional & Technical Services	59	24	$66,517	0.57
Other Services	38	16	$35,326	0.85
Arts & Entertainment	15	6	$19,484	0.60
Administrative & Waste Services	9	10	$73,255	0.10

Schools in East Helena

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
East Helena High School (Charter)	High	580	31	18.7:1
East Valley Middle School (Charter)	Middle	482	27	17.9:1
Radley Elementary School (Charter)	Elementary	440	24	18.3:1
Prickly Pear Elem (Charter)	Elementary	272	17	16.0:1
Eastgate School (Charter)	Elementary	178	13	13.7:1

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Radio Stations near East Helena

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

Campgrounds Near East Helena

19 campgrounds found near East Helena.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
CAVE POINT GROUP USE AREA	5.0/5	1	$35
Clark's Bay Day Use Area Shelter (MT)	5.0/5	1	$50
MOOSE CREEK CABIN	4.7/5	1	$50–$65
Riverside Campground	4.6/5	28	$15–$106
Bar Gulch Cabin	4.5/5	1	$25–$50
COURT SHERIFF CAMPGROUND	4.5/5	47	$15–$30
INDIAN FLATS CABIN	4.3/5	1	$30–$45
STRAWBERRY CABIN	4.3/5	1	$30–$50
White Earth Campground	4.3/5	36	$10–$90
Holter Lake Campground	4.2/5	56	$25
EAGLE GUARD STATION	4.1/5	1	$25–$45
Hellgate Campground	4.1/5	72	$10–$170
Jo Bonner Campground	4.1/5	17	$10
Log Gulch Campground	4.0/5	75	$25–$80
Quigley Group Use	4.0/5	1	$50
Devil's Elbow Campground	3.9/5	43	$25–$140
White Sandy Campground	3.8/5	30	$25–$140
Chinamen's Campground	3.6/5	37	$10
INDIAN ROAD GROUP USE SHELTER	—	1	Free

National Parks Near East Helena

14 national parks and monuments found near East Helena.

Park	Type	Fee
Anaconda Smoke Stack State Park	State Park	Free
Black Sandy State Park	State Park	Free
Elkhorn State Park	State Park	Free
First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park	State Park	Free
Giant Springs State Park	State Park	Free
Giant Springs State Park	State Park	Free
Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park	State Park	Free
Madison Buffalo Jump State Park	State Park	Free
Missouri Headwaters State Park	State Park	Free
Sluice Boxes State Park	State Park	Free
Smith River State Park	State Park	Free
Spring Meadow Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Tower Rock State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near East Helena

226+ trails found near East Helena.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	70.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WILLOW CREEK	19.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BIG LOG GULCH	19.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
REFRIGERATOR CANYON	16.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HELLGATE RIDGE	16.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CATARACT MEADOWS SNOWMOBILE	16.5	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
CROW CREEK	14.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MONTGOMERY PARK	14.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BILK MOUNTAIN	12.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NEGRO MT 1	12.2		—	—	—
MCCLELLAN CREEK	12.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HUNTERS GULCH	11.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LITTLE HELLGATE	11.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MOUNT HELENA	11.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
BROOKLYN BRIDGE	11.3		—	Yes	—
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	11.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MERIWETHER CANYON	11.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CAVE RIDGE	11.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
HANGING VALLEY	11.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ELK PARK	10.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BEAVER CREEK	10.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	10.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BASIN-UNCLE SAM SNOWMOBILE	10.0	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
TREASURE MT 1	10.0		—	—	—
LONG PARK	9.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	9.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BERRY'S MEADOW	8.9	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
FRONTAGE TRAIL	8.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BEARTRAP	8.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
OCCIDENTAL PLATEAU SNOWMOBILE	8.0	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
CASEY MEADOWS	7.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NEGRO MT 2	7.4		—	—	—
JERUSHA GULCH	7.4		—	—	—
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	7.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LONGFELLOW CLEAR CR.	7.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LITTLE TIZER CREEK	7.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SWITCHBACK RIDGE	7.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POLE CREEK	6.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LAVA MOUNTAIN	6.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
EAGLE INTERPRETIVE	6.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SKELLY GULCH	6.5		—	—	—
FOREST LAKE	6.3		—	Yes	—
MOOSE CREEK	6.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CAYUSE	5.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
THOMPSON HELLGATE	5.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SPRUCE CREEK	5.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
JACKSON CREEK	5.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ALPORT	5.6	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
LESLIE LAKE	5.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
EAST FORK DOOLITTLE	5.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BISON MT	5.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NARYTIME	5.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MUSKRAT CREEK	5.2	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
SWAMP CREEK	5.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BEAVER CREEK	5.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MCCARTY CREEK	5.1	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
DOOLITTLE	5.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
HUNTERS GULCH CONNECTION	5.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
NEVER SWEAT	4.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
NORTH ARM	4.8	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	4.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POE PARK	4.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
LONGFELLOW CLEAR CR.	4.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
OVERLAND	4.6	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
BIG MAJOR	4.5	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
TREASURE MT 2	4.5		—	—	—
BASIN CATARACT	4.5	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	4.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WATER LINE	4.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
IRON MINE	4.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WILLARD CREEK	4.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CRAZY CREEK LONGFELLOW	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RED ROCK CREEK	4.0	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
CROW CREEK	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TROUT CREEK CANYON	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SHEEP PARK	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
PORCUPINE CREEK	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TEN MILE ENVIRONMENTAL	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FALLS CREEK	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
138-C1	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MONARCH CREEK	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
NEVER SWEAT	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MISSOURI BEAVER CREEK	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
THOMPSON HELLGATE	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
RODNEY RIDGE	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
HADLEY PARK	3.6	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
WAKINA SKY	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAWHIDE	3.6	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEAVER CREEK	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BUCKEYE SNOWMOBILE	3.3	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
CROW CREEK	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ROAD 1876-T	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MANLEY PARK	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WILSON CREEK	3.2	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
SOUTH FORK RED ROCK	3.1	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
NEGRO MT 3	3.0		—	—	—
BIG LOG GULCH	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MISSOURI RIVER CANYON	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SHOW ME THE HORSE	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
SOUTH CROW LAKES	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HAYSTACK	2.9	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
MINI RIDGE	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
HOLIDAY	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
HUNTERS GULCH	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
REFRIGERATOR CANYON	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LONGFELLOW CLEAR CR.	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MISSOURI RIVER CANYON	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
EMMITS RIDGE	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
WF CLARKS CANYON	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
HALL CREEK	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
THOMPSON HELLGATE	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
FROHNER SNOWMOBILE	2.3	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
JOE BOWERS CREEK	2.3	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
EAGLE INTERPRETIVE SHORT LOOP	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CASEY PEAK	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BUTTERMILK JIM	2.2	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
HALL CREEK	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LITTLE GALENA	2.1	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
MISSOURI RIVER CANYON	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
MOOSE CREEK	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ARCHERY RANGE	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
BEAR GULCH	2.0	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BARKING DOG	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
MANN GULCH	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POE PARK	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
LONGFELLOW CLEAR CR.	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MISSOURI RIVER CANYON	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CRAZY CREEK LONGFELLOW	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ROCKER CREEK	1.8	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
MAGPIE GULCH	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TR TRAIL	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
LONGFELLOW CLEAR CR.	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TWENTYONE GULCH	1.7	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BIG LOG GULCH	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TROUT CREEK CANYON	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RODNEY RIDGE	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TURKEY TRACK	1.5	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HIDDEN LAKE	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HUNTERS GULCH	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RODNEY MEADOW	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
MISSOURI RIVER CANYON	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
GOLDEN AGE CUTOFF	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MCKELEVEY	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
BLACK FOREST	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
CARPENTER	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MANN GULCH	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DONT FENCE ME IN	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
218-T ROAD	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SKYLINE 3	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SOUTH DUMP	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SKYLINE 1	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BLACKFOOT CONNECTION	1.1	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
SKYLINE 2	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CAYUSE SPUR	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
UPPER RED ROCK CREEK	1.0	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LAVA MOUNTAIN SNOWMOBILE	0.9	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
ROGER FUCHES	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MANN GULCH	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINCHOT TRAIL	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
SOUTH BEAR GULCH	0.9	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
MERIWETHER CANYON	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DAVIS GULCH	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LESLIE LAKE	0.7	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
CROW CR JUMP OFF	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MERIWETHER CANYON	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TROUT CREEK CANYON	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MANN GULCH	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ENTERTAINMENT	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MAGPIE MEADOWS CONNECTION	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LITTLE TIZER CREEK TIE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BALLARD MINE/LESLIE LAKE	0.1	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MISSOURI RIVER CANYON	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes

Historical Trends — East Helena

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	2,054	$49,091
2015	2,057	$44,828
2017	2,091	$49,088
2019	2,122	$51,831
2021	1,954	$55,051
2023	2,130	$53,611

Museums in East Helena

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
CARROLL ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		4064474302	$57,547,176
MONTANA HISTORY FOUNDATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		4064493770	$1,153,999
ARCHIE BRAY FOUNDATION FOR THE CERAMIC ARTS	ART MUSEUM		4064433502	$1,104,758
HOLTER MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM		4064426400	$346,232
MONTANA PRESERVATION ALLIANCE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$238,920
FORT WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON MUSEUM FOUNDATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	FORT HARRISON COMPLEX	4063243550	$31,313
STEWARD	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$831
BROKEN WHEEL PETTING FARM	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
COMMUNITYWORKS	GENERAL MUSEUM		4064571800
CREATION ARTS CENTER	ART MUSEUM	718 LOGAN	4064426519
EAST HELENA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
EXPLORATIONWORKS	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	995 CAROUSEL WAY
HISTORIC HILGER HOMESTEAD	HISTORY MUSEUM
JEFFERSON COUNTY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		4105868501
LEWIS AND CLARK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	316 N PARK AVENUE	4064478200
MONTANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		4064442694
MONTANA MILITARY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	PO BOX 125	4063243550
NORTHERN ROCKIES CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY IN	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	995 CAROUSEL WAY	4064571800
PIONEER CABIN	GENERAL MUSEUM		4064496848
TIZER BOTANIC GARDENS & ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER
TIZER NATURE CONNECTION	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	38 TIZER ROAD	4069335661

Libraries in East Helena

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
LEWIS AND CLARK LIBRARY	120 SOUTH LAST CHANCE GULCH	0.0	332,020
NORTH JEFFERSON COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT	3 NORTH MAIN STREET	0.0	54,496

Farmers Markets in East Helena

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Helena Farmers Market	Fuller Ave. & Neill Ave.				Visit

Breweries in East Helena

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Blackfoot River Brewing Co	Bars, Brew Pubs, Bars & Pubs, Food & Drink, Beer & Ale, Breweries, Brewery, Wineries, Beer & Ale Dis	66 S Park Ave	14064493005, 4064493005, 4064490307	Visit
Lewis & Clark Brewery & Tap Room	Brewery	1517 Dodge Ave
Ten Mile Creek Brewery	Breweries, Food & Drink	46 N Last Chance Gulch	4065021382

Cell Towers in East Helena

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
6599 Rising Moon Road (143794)	LTOWER	48
6599 Rising Moon Road (143794)	LTOWER	48
1.3 MI S OF HELENA REGIONAL AIRPORT	TOWER	31
(Montana City) 4 MI S JEFFERSON CTY LN & .75 MI E I-15	LTOWER	21
SW 1/4 NW 1/4 SEC. 25, TSHP 9 N, RGE 3 W (108927)	LTOWER	20
SW 1/4 NW 1/4 Sec. 25, Tshp 9 N, Rge 3 W (108927)	LTOWER	20
NW 1/4 NE 1/4 S 20, T 6 N, R 13 W (108927)	LTOWER	20
NW 1/4 NE 1/4 S 20, T 6 N, R 13 W (108927)	LTOWER	20
SW 1/4 NW 1/4 Sec. 25, Tshp 9 N, Rge 3 W (108927)	LTOWER	20
SW 1/4 NW 1/4 SEC. 25, TSHP 9 N, RGE 3 W (108927)	LTOWER	20

Fire Stations in East Helena

Name	Address	Type	Phone
East Helena Volunteer Fire Department	4 E Main	Volunteer	406-227-5321
East Valley Volunteer Fire Department	2615 Tizer DR	Volunteer	406-227-1104
Eastgate Volunteer Fire Department	3895 Buttercup	Volunteer	406-431-2450
Tri-Lakes Volunteer Fire Department	3200 Spokane Creek RD	Mostly volunteer	406-475-3552

Bridges in East Helena

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1978	276	18,929	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1978	77	13,647	G
Slab	Concrete	2001	78	10,679	G
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete	1958	43	4,571	F
Slab	Concrete	1958	33	4,312	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1934	67	2,565	F
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete	1982	57	314	G

Airports Near East Helena

27 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Bert Mooney Airport	BTM	Medium Airport
Helena Regional Airport	HLN	Medium Airport
Bar E Airport	—	Small Airport
Boulder Airport	—	Small Airport
Canyon Ferry Airport	—	Small Airport
Cascade Field	—	Small Airport
Clover Crest Airpark	—	Small Airport
Dog Leg Airport	—	Small Airport
Duncan Airport	—	Small Airport
Elk Meadows Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying E Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Fort Harrison Army Airfield	—	Small Airport
Hasskamp STOLport	—	Small Airport
Jefco Skypark Airport	—	Small Airport
Klies Air Strip	—	Small Airport
Lander's Fork Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Lincoln Airport	—	Small Airport
M4 Strip	—	Small Airport
Nistler Helena Airport	—	Small Airport
Ponderosa Airport	—	Small Airport
Ram Ranch Runway	—	Small Airport
Reverse 5 Bar M Airport	—	Small Airport
Silver Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Ten Mile Airport	—	Small Airport
Three Forks Airport	—	Small Airport
Townsend Airport	—	Small Airport
Wood Strip	—	Small Airport

Grocery Stores in East Helena

2 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Town Pump of East Helena #1 1177	Convenience Store	3680 E US Hwy 12
Town Pump Of East Helena #2 8303	Convenience Store	116 S Lane Ave

Treatment Centers in East Helena

10 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Boyd Andrew Community Services	Substance Abuse	406-443-2343
Florence Crittenton Home and Services	Both	406-442-6950
Helena Valley Addiciton Services	Substance Abuse	406-422-4933
Instar Community Servs	Substance Abuse	406-422-4828
Intermountain Community Services	Both	406-442-7920
Many Rivers Whole Health	Mental Health	406-443-7151
Ophelia - Ophelia Medical Group	Substance Abuse	215-585-2144
St Peters Health - Behavioral Health Unit	Mental Health	406-495-6560
Youth Dynamics Inc - Lewis and Clark Youth Home	Both	406-245-6539
YWCA Helena	Substance Abuse	406-442-8774

Churches & Religious Organizations in East Helena

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
CANYON FERRY ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH	3384 CANYON FERRY RD
CANYON FERRY ROAD BAPTIST ENDOWMENT FUND INC	3384 CANYON FERRY RD
EAST HELENA FOURSQUARE CHURCH	PO BOX 785
INHERITANCE MINISTRIES INC	PO BOX 488
LIFEPOINT BAPTIST CHURCH INC	2526 LAKE HELENA DR
ONE PEOPLE ONE LAW INC	PO BOX 352
SAINTS CYRIL AND METHODIUS PARISH SERIES 427 LLC	120 W RIGGS ST
SET FREE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP HELENA INC	P-O BOX 1531
SONG PRODUCTIONS INC	5865 ROSENDALE RD
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Frequently Asked Questions About East Helena

What is the population of East Helena?

East Helena has a population of 1,855 residents and is located in Montana. The population density is 458 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.9 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.2% female and 50.8% male.

Is East Helena expensive to live in?

East Helena is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 94.6 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $53,611, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $254,400 (10% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,020 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is East Helena safe?

The violent crime rate in East Helena is 524 per 100,000 residents, above the national average of 380. Prospective residents should research specific neighborhoods, as crime rates can vary significantly within the city. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,622 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, East Helena receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in East Helena?

East Helena has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.4 inches, with 37.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 26.

How is the job market in East Helena?

The unemployment rate in East Helena is 7.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $867. There are 263 business establishments in the area, including 19 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 21 minutes, and 9.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in East Helena?

The median home value in East Helena is $254,400. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $430,196. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,020. Fair market rent is $1,076 for a 1-bedroom and $1,336 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 63.1%. The average annual property tax is $3,092.

How are the schools in East Helena?

Schools in East Helena score 6.1 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 21.9% of adults in East Helena hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.6% have completed high school. 2.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is East Helena?

The obesity rate in East Helena is 32.7% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 14.7% of adults are smokers. 19.9% are physically inactive. 28.5% of residents report depression. 9.7% lack health insurance. 50.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:7,288.

What is transportation like in East Helena?

The average commute in East Helena is 21 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 66.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 9.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of East Helena?

The racial and ethnic makeup of East Helena is 92.3% White, 2.3% Hispanic or Latino. 97.3% of residents speak only English at home. 8.4% of the population are military veterans. 18.4% of residents have a disability. 94.6% have health insurance coverage.

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