At a Glance
Median Income
$83,929
$37,863 per capita
Home Value
$197,300
Zillow: $146,990
Violent Crime
531/100K
6,626/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
75.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Helena Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Helena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Helena a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Helena residents earn a median household income of $83,929 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,863. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,762 business establishments, including 293 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Helena is $197,300 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,990. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Helena reports 531 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 40% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,626/100K.
Education
8.0% of adults in Helena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
75.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Helena has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population856
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density204/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,929
Per Capita$37,863
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$10,873M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147
Housing
A+
Home Value$197,300
Rent
Ownership85.6%
Zillow$146,990
Housing Units375
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent531/100K
Property6,626/100K
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death11,607/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain61.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation14 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+75.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute33 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Helena was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Trent Lott International (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
37.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 293 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.
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