Helena Flats, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Flathead County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,014 Population 120/sq mi density
$88,125 Median Income $39,242 per capita
$544,900 Home Value $584,580 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$88,125 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$544,900 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
26.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Helena Flats, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,125
17% above
$39,242 per capita
Home Value
$544,900
93% above
Zillow: $584,580
Bachelor's Degree+
26.9%
20% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
4% below
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Helena Flats Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Helena Flats's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
117%
Home Value
193%
Poverty
7%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
142%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Helena Flats a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Helena Flats residents earn a median household income of $88,125 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,242. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,994 business establishments, including 450 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Helena Flats is $544,900 , 93% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $584,580. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.

Education

26.9% of adults in Helena Flats hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Helena Flats has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,014
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density120/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$88,125
Per Capita$39,242
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$7,210M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,122

Housing

B
Home Value$544,900
Rent
Ownership85.3%
Zillow$584,580
Housing Units431
Rent Burden18.0%

Health

Obesity30.9%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,948/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain16.8 in/yr
Elevation2,952 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute16 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Helena Flats was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Glacier Park International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 450 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.