Helena, MT

Montana · Jefferson County · Helena Metro

Helena is a mid-size city in Montana with a population of 33,126. Residents earn $69,341 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

33,126 Population 1,929/sq mi density

$69,341 Median Income $46,129 per capita

$355,100 Home Value $466,393 Zillow

$1,058 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent

40°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr

579 Violent Crime/100K 4,268 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

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

Economy

4.4 / 5.0

$69,341 median income, 1.9% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.8 / 5.0

$355,100 home value, $1,058/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

579 violent crimes/100K (52% above avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

50.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $69,341

8% lower than US avg

Home Value $355,100

26% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 579/100K

52% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 50.4%

50% higher than US avg

Median Rent $1,058

9% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 30.4%

5% lower than US avg

Unemployment 1.9%

47% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 4.2%

66% lower than US avg

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

People

Population33,126

Median Age40.4 yrs

Density1,929/mi²

Male / Female47% / 53%

Largest GroupWhite 91%

Veterans7.7%

Economy

Median Income$69,341

Per Capita$46,129

Unemployment1.9%

Poverty4.2%

County GDP$393M

Commute14 min

Housing

B+

Home Value$355,100

Rent$1,058

Ownership53.8%

Zillow$466,393

Housing Units16,243

Rent Burden26.7%

Crime

Violent579/100K

Property4,268/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault381/100K

Burglary381/100K

Health

Obesity30.4%

Uninsured7.8%

Smoking11.5%

Depression27.0%

Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)

AQI26 (Good)

Rain16.5 in/yr

Sunny Days273/yr

Elevation3,993 ft (1,217 m)

Education

A+

Bachelor's+50.4%

High School+96.1%

Graduate+19.4%

School Score6.50

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 30%

Commute14 min

Broadband87.2%

EV Stations12

Libraries4

Is Helena a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Helena receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates. Helena offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Helena is $69,341, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Helena is $355,100, 26% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,058 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

The violent crime rate of 579 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 / something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,268 per 100,000, 118% above the national average.

Education

Helena is a highly educated community / 50.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Helena has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. With 273 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Helena has a population of 33,126 with a density of 1,929 people per square mile, spread across 16.4 square miles. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.7% female and 47.3% male. The city is predominantly White (90.5%), with 4.4% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.3% of residents. 7.7% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 14.5% of residents have a disability. 96.4% have health insurance coverage.

Population

33,126

Total Population

1,929

People / sq mi

40.4yrs

Median Age

4% above US avg

16.4mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.3%

Female 52.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Helena vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.3%

23% above US avg

Spanish 3.7%

72% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Helena vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Helena is $69,341, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,129 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,049, 27% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 495 business establishments, including 34 restaurants. The cost of living index is 94.6, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 15.0% of workers work from home.

Income: Helena vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$69,341
	8% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$46,129
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,049
IRS Avg AGI	$93,082
Gini Index	0.425 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.9%
	47% below US avg
Poverty Rate	4.2%
	66% below US avg
Establishments (County)	495
County GDP	$393M

Business (County)

Restaurants	34
Healthcare	27
Retail	25
Manufacturing	10

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,091
	17% above US avg
Cost of Living	94.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.15%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	13.7 min
Drive Alone	65.4%
Public Transit	0.3%
Work from Home	15.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Helena is $355,100, 26% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $466,393, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 0% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $1,058 (9% 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. 53.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 16,243 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1974. The average annual property tax is $4,091 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 26.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$355,100
	26% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$466,393
Median List Price	$427,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$427,450
$/Sq Ft	$255
Homes Sold	20
Sale-to-List Ratio	0.0%
Price Drops	15.2%
Inventory	92

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,058
	9% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,489
Rent Burden	26.7%

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	53.8%
Owner-Occupied	53.8%
Renter-Occupied	46.2%
Housing Units	16,243
Median Year Built	1974

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,091
	17% above US avg
Effective Rate	1.15%

In Helena, 30.4% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.3% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.5% of residents, below the national average. 25.6% have high blood pressure. 11.5% are current smokers. 21.8% report binge drinking. 16.6% are physically inactive, below the national average. 27.0% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 17.8% experience frequent mental distress. 7.8% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,559. The dentist ratio is 1:2,138. 51.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.4 out of 10.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	30.4%
	5% below US avg
Diabetes	7.3%
Heart Disease	4.5%
High Blood Pressure	25.6%
Asthma	11.5%
COPD	5.0%
Cancer	7.7%
Stroke	2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	11.5%
	18% below US avg
Binge Drinking	21.8%
Physical Inactivity	16.6%
Depression	27.0%
Mental Distress	17.8%
Physical Distress	12.1%
Short Sleep	29.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	96.4%
Uninsured	7.8%
	9% below US avg
Primary Care	1:1,559
Dentists	1:2,138
Mental Health	1:768
Checkup Rate	72.1%
Dental Visits	66.7%
Premature Death	7,802/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.4/10
Exercise Access	51.2%
Healthcare Facilities	27

Helena has a violent crime rate of 579 per 100,000 residents, 52% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 381.0 per 100,000, robbery at 24.4, rape at 173.8. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,268 per 100,000, 118% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,661, burglary at 381, vehicle theft at 226 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 7 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Helena receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent	579.2/100K
	52% above US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	173.8/100K
Robbery	24.4/100K
Assault	381.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	4,267.5/100K
	118% above US avg
Burglary	381.0/100K
Theft	3,660.9/100K
Vehicle Theft	225.6/100K
Arson	18.3/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	7
Traffic Accidents	715
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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Helena has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 64°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 16.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). 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 3,993 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	40.3°F
	25% below US avg
January Average	21°F (-6°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,993 ft (1,217 m)
Area	16.4 sq mi (42.5 km²)
Population Density	1,929/sq mi
Coordinates	46.5955°N, 112.0187°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Jefferson County County
Nearest Airport	Helena Regional (HLN) 2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.5"

57% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jun) 1.97"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	26.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	21.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	24.0 / 100
Community Resilience	34.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
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	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

487 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	53 km
Jul 26, 2005	16 km N of Dillon, Montana	M5.6	144 km
Jul 6, 2017	15 km S of Lincoln, Montana	M5.0	55 km
Jul 6, 2017	14 km SE of Lincoln, Montana	M4.4	50 km
May 8, 2007	8 km NNW of Alder, Montana	M4.4	134 km
Jan 30, 2016	19 km E of Lincoln, Montana	M4.3	50 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	93 km
Aug 6, 2019	3 km NW of Manhattan, Montana	M4.1	94 km
Jun 18, 2006	6 km S of Pony, Montana	M4.1	111 km
Apr 8, 2000	8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana	M4.1	55 km
Sep 3, 2016	16 km S of Whitehall, Montana	M4.0	97 km
Nov 10, 2000	14 km NE of Townsend, Montana	M4.0	54 km
Jul 19, 2002	43 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana	M4.0	121 km
Jul 17, 2017	12 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana	M4.0	52 km
Mar 6, 2009	18 km S of Whitehall, Montana	M4.0	100 km
Jul 27, 2005	18 km N of Dillon, Montana	M4.0	142 km
Jan 18, 2006	18 km NNE of Dillon, Montana	M4.0	143 km
Jul 6, 2017	14 km SSE of Lincoln, Montana	M4.0	51 km
Jun 28, 2000	21 km SE of Clinton, Montana	M4.0	116 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	75 km	0
Jun 5, 2012	EF1	89 km	0
Jul 5, 1988	EF1	97 km	0
Jun 28, 1982	EF1	54 km	0
Jul 3, 1978	EF1	91 km	0
Jul 3, 1978	EF1	91 km	0
Jul 3, 1978	EF1	91 km	0
Sep 15, 1997	EF0	83 km	0
Jul 2, 1997	EF0	96 km	0
Jul 2, 1997	EF0	96 km	0
Jun 27, 1997	EF0	2 km	0
Jun 15, 1996	EF0	71 km	0
May 17, 1994	EF0	81 km	0
Jun 21, 1993	EF0	36 km	0
Jun 11, 1993	EF0	3 km	0
Jul 9, 1992	EF0	37 km	0
Jun 12, 1992	EF0	46 km	0
Aug 11, 1988	EF0	93 km	0
May 4, 1971	EF0	73 km	0
May 17, 1962	EF0	72 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	91 km
2000	TOSTON-MAUDLOW	80,383	73 km
2021	WOODS CREEK	55,836	57 km
2003	LINCOLN COMPLEX (SNOWBANK)	36,987	71 km
1988	CANYON CREEK	35,865	25 km
2021	HARRIS MTN	31,792	63 km
2017	ALICE CREEK	29,971	69 km
1984	NORTH HILL	27,162	25 km
2000	CANYON FERRY COMPLEX (CAVE GULCH)	26,997	33 km
2021	HAYSTACK	26,118	51 km
2007	MERIWETHER	18,865	34 km
2017	PARK CREEK	17,915	74 km
2000	CANYON FERRY COMPLEX (BUCKSNORT)	14,843	23 km
1990	BEARTOOTH COMPLEX	13,462	45 km
2000	BOULDER COMPLEX (HIGH ORE ROAD)	9,625	34 km
2015	EUSTIS	8,469	75 km
2021	BALSINGER	8,317	97 km
2015	COTTONWOOD GULCH	8,100	89 km
2017	CHINN MA	7,029	92 km
2009	INDIAN TRAIL	4,592	44 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	21°F (-6°C)	0.7 in	Coldest
February	27°F (-3°C)	0.5 in	Driest
March	34°F (1°C)	0.7 in
April	42°F (6°C)	0.9 in
May	51°F (10°C)	1.9 in
June	59°F (15°C)	2.0 in	Wettest
July	64°F (18°C)	1.3 in
August	65°F (18°C)	1.4 in	Warmest
September	55°F (13°C)	1.2 in
October	45°F (7°C)	0.7 in
November	32°F (-0°C)	0.6 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	0.6 in

Helena has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 21°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.0") and February the driest (0.5").

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Helena is located in Jefferson County. It is classified as Metro / under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 50.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50% above the national average of 33.7%. 96.1% have completed high school. 19.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 66.9% of the vote, a 36.5-point margin. 87.2% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 12 EV charging stations. There are 4 public libraries serving the community. 27 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 65.4% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.9%

D 30.4%

Winner: Republican by 36.5 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	7
Traffic Accidents	715
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	50.4%
	50% above US avg
High School+	96.1%
Graduate Degree+	19.4%
School Test Score	6.50

A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 3	Metro / under 250K
Population Density	1,929/sq mi
Total Area	16.4 sq mi
County	Jefferson County County

Services

Broadband Access	87.2%
Avg Download Speed	44.7 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	3.0 Mbps
Max Download Speed	940 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	12
Alt Fuel Stations	15
Public Libraries	4
Healthcare Facilities	27
Restaurants	34
Retail Stores	25

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	13.7 min
Drive Alone	65.4%
Public Transit	0.3%
Work from Home	15.0%

Average costs for common services in 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	$990
Toddler	$1,037
Preschool	$885
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$781
Toddler	$799
Preschool	$799

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Jefferson County

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

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Construction	411	102	$56,492	2.89
Retail Trade	183	26	$31,879	0.68
Manufacturing	182	14	$77,064	0.82
Administrative & Waste Services	160	34	$62,175	1.00
Other Services	69	33	$38,338	0.85
Transportation & Warehousing	53	13	$37,410	0.46
Agriculture & Forestry	42	13	$44,461	1.91
Finance & Insurance	39	16	$62,441	0.35
Wholesale Trade	33	17	$103,977	0.31
Mining & Oil/Gas	24	6	$102,283	2.34
Real Estate	22	15	$57,066	0.52
Information & Technology	18	10	$62,010	0.35
Utilities	9	4	$85,733	0.87
Unclassified	3	6	$225,445	0.79

Colleges & Universities in Helena

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Helena College University of Montana	Public · Associate	1,771	—	$3,975	$10,687
Carroll College	Private Non-Profit · Bachelor's	1,214	72.6%	$40,352	$40,352

Hospitals in Helena

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
ST PETERS HEALTH	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	Yes	(406) 442-2480
SHODAIR CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL	Psychiatric	—	Yes	(406) 444-7500

Schools in Helena

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Capital High School (Charter)	High	1,427	88	16.2:1
Helena High School (Charter)	High	1,087	80	13.6:1
C R Anderson Middle Schl (Charter)	Middle	1,067	61	17.5:1
Helena Middle School (Charter)	Middle	691	43	16.1:1
Jim Darcy School (Charter)	Elementary	470	27	17.4:1
Four Georgians School (Charter)	Elementary	455	26	17.5:1
Rossiter School (Charter)	Elementary	391	22	17.8:1
Central School (Charter)	Elementary	319	34	9.4:1
Warren School (Charter)	Elementary	304	21	14.5:1
Bryant School (Charter)	Elementary	291	18	16.2:1
Smith School (Charter)	Elementary	290	19	15.3:1
Broadwater School (Charter)	Elementary	254	17	14.9:1
Jefferson School (Charter)	Elementary	253	15	16.9:1
Kessler Elementary School (Charter)	Elementary	238	19	12.5:1
Hawthorne School (Charter)	Elementary	202	13	15.5:1

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Radio Stations near Helena

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

Campgrounds Near Helena

25 campgrounds found near 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
SHEEPSHEAD PICNIC AREA	4.8/5	1	Free
MOOSE CREEK CABIN	4.7/5	1	$50–$65
CUMMINGS CABIN	4.6/5	1	$45
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
KADING CABIN	4.4/5	1	$30–$45
GRANITE BUTTE LOOKOUT	4.3/5	1	$45
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
FREEDOM POINT PICNIC AREA	4.0/5	1	$50
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
Lost Horse Cabin	3.9/5	1	$60
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 Helena

14 national parks and monuments found near 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
Lost Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Madison Buffalo Jump State Park	State Park	Free
Missouri Headwaters 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 Helena

271+ trails found near Helena.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	70.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	19.7	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
BLACKFOOT MEADOWS	15.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CROW CREEK	14.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MONTGOMERY PARK	14.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ELLISTON SPOTTED DOG	12.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
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	—	—	—
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	11.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
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
COTTONWOOD LAKE LOOP SNOWMO	9.1	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
BERRY'S MEADOW	8.9	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
FRONTAGE TRAIL	8.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SLATE LAKE	8.1		—	—	—
BEARTRAP	8.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
OCCIDENTAL PLATEAU SNOWMOBILE	8.0	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
CASEY MEADOWS	7.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CELLAR GULCH	7.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
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
HOGUM CREEK	7.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
POLE CREEK	6.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LAVA MOUNTAIN	6.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
EAGLE INTERPRETIVE	6.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SKELLY GULCH	6.5		—	—	—
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	6.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CLARKS CANYON	6.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
FOREST LAKE	6.3		—	Yes	—
MOOSE CREEK	6.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MONARCH CREEK	6.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
THOMPSON HELLGATE	5.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LARABEE GULCH	5.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DEADWOOD GULCH T1	5.8		—	—	—
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
ELK PARK TIE SNOWMOBILE	5.3	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
MUSKRAT CREEK	5.2	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
SWAMP CREEK	5.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BEAVER CREEK	5.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BALDY RIDGE	5.1		—	—	—
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
THUNDERBOLT MOUNTAIN	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
LIMBURGER SPRING	4.4		—	—	—
WATER LINE	4.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
IRON MINE	4.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LOOKOUT	4.1	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
WILLARD CREEK	4.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CRAZY CREEK LONGFELLOW	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MIDDLE FORK COTTONWOOD	4.0	N/A	Yes	Yes	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
ROOSTER BILL	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
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	—	—
THUNDERBOLT CREEK	3.7	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
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
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	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	—	—
UPPER HOPE GULCH	3.2		—	—	—
MANLEY PARK	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WILSON CREEK	3.2	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
KADING	3.1		—	—	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	—
ST PETES	2.9	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
SOUTH CROW LAKES	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
AIR PLANE PARK	2.9	N/A	Yes	Yes	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	—
BISON - BLACKFOOT	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CLIFF MT	2.6	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
REFRIGERATOR CANYON	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LONGFELLOW CLEAR CR.	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	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
DEADWOOD GULCH T2	2.3		—	—	—
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
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	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
L.O. CONNECTION	1.7	N/A	Yes	Yes	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
BUZZY SKI	1.6	N/A	Yes	Yes	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
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DONT FENCE ME IN	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
CADOTTE CONNECTOR	1.2		—	—	—
218-T ROAD	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NUGGET SKI	1.2	N/A	Yes	Yes	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	—	—	—
MOTHERLODE SKI	1.1	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
BLACKFOOT CONNECTION	1.1	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
SKYLINE 2	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
YANKEE BOY SKI	1.0	N/A	Yes	Yes	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	—
CDNST	0.9	N/A	Yes	Yes	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	—
FAITH GULCH	0.8		—	—	—
SHEEPSHEAD OVERLOOK	0.8	N/A	Yes	Yes	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
CUMMINGS CABIN	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MERIWETHER CANYON	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CDNST	0.5	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BIG NIPPER SKI	0.4	N/A	Yes	Yes	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
BLACKFOOT MEADOWS	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
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LITTLE NIPPER SKI	0.3	N/A	Yes	Yes	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
CAVE	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
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes

Historical Trends — Helena

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

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	30,071	$51,143
2015	31,018	$49,852
2017	32,136	$53,892
2019	33,215	$61,324
2021	33,120	$59,712
2023	34,369	$69,341

Museums in 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 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 Helena

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

Breweries in 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

Nursing Homes in Helena

3 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY 30 S RODNEY ST	For profit - Corporation	101	42	4/5	—	4/5	5/5	4064435880
APPLE REHAB COONEY 2555 E BROADWAY	For profit - Corporation	90	61	2/5	—	2/5	2/5	4064471651
BIG SKY HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY 2475 WINNE AVE	For profit - Corporation	108	62	2/5	—	4/5	2/5	4064421350

Pharmacies in Helena

13 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
ALBERTSONS-OSCO - 2008	3151 NORTH MONTANA AVENUE	406-449-2295
BERGUM DRUG	2600 WINNE AVENUE	406-443-0506
COSTCO	2195 EAST CUSTER AVENUE	406-495-7049
CVS - 8617	603 NORTH MONTANA AVENUE	406-442-9800
CVS - 8619	526 EUCLID AVENUE	406-442-2196
KMART	1700 CEDAR STREET	406-449-5587
SAFEWAY	611 NORTH MONTANA AVENUE	406-443-4508
SAINT PETER'S HOSPITAL	2475 EAST BROADWAY STREET	406-444-2355
SAINT PETER'S MEDICAL GROUP BROADWAY	2550 EAST BROADWAY STREET	406-457-4180
SHOPKO	3101 NORTH MONTANA AVENUE	406-443-8823
SNYDER DRUG EMPORIUM	3065 NORTH MONTANA AVENUE	406-443-5850
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 1872	2750 PROSPECT AVENUE	406-443-3455
WALGREENS - 10084	1150 11TH AVENUE	406-442-1265

EV Charging Stations in Helena

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Super1 Foods - Tesla Supercharger	3120 Queen Anne Street	Tesla		8	TESLA	public
Bill Roberts Golf Course	2201 N Benton Ave	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public
Farmer's State Bank Building - Headwaters Crafthouse	2125 N Last Chance Gulch	Non-Networked	2		TESLA	public
Home2 Suites by Hilton Helena - Tesla Destination	3325 N Sanders St	Tesla Destination	4		TESLA	public
Jackson Street Parking Garage	115 N Jackson St	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public
Mountain View Park	5 S Alice St	EVGATEWAY	2		J1772	public
Suds Hut Famous Chicken & Casino - Tesla Destination	2701 N Montana Ave	Tesla Destination	3		J1772 TESLA	public

Cell Towers in Helena

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
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 Helena

Name	Address	Type	Phone
Baxendale Volunteer Fire Department	2520 Baxendale DR	Volunteer	406-442-3067
Birdseye Volunteer Fire Department	4684 Birdeye RD	Volunteer	406-495-0230
Helena Fire Department	300 Neill AVE	Career	406-447-8472
Lewis & Clark Volunteer Fire Department	221 Breckenridge	Volunteer	406-449-7725
West Valley Fire Rescue	1165 Forestvale RD	Mostly volunteer	406-201-3078
York Volunteer Fire Company	6040 Nelson RD	Volunteer	406-431-0711

Power Plants Near Helena

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
CANYON FERRY	CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC	221111	-111.7	OP
HAUSER	CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC	221111	-111.9	OP
GREEN MEADOW SOLAR, LLC	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-112.1	OP

Bridges in Helena

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Arch (Deck)	Concrete	2003	20	20,843	G
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2003	144	18,187	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2002	197	17,684	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2012	239	16,887	G
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete	2012	51	13,133	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1961	261	11,806	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1961	261	11,806	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2016	791	11,699	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2017	784	11,699	G
Slab	Concrete	1958	25	11,526	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1941	34	5,244	F
Channel Beam	Prestressed concrete	1972	46	1,580	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1881	93	100	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1958	40	100	G
Arch (Deck)	Wood or Timber	1975	91	100	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1988	47	100	G

Correctional Facilities in Helena

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
HELENA PRE-RELEASE CENTER	805 COLLEEN ST	STATE	111	121	OPEN
LEWIS & CLARK COUNTY DETENTION CENTER	221 BRECKENRIDGE ST	COUNTY	86	58	OPEN

Airports Near Helena

29 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
Cain Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Canyon Ferry Airport	—	Small Airport
Cascade Field	—	Small Airport
Clover Crest Airpark	—	Small Airport
Deer Lodge City County Airport	—	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 Helena

30 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Albertsons 4008	Supermarket	3151 N Montana Ave
B & B Market	Convenience Store	100 N Rodney St
Cenex Zip Trip 43	Convenience Store	1318 Euclid Ave
Costco Wholesale 0633	Super Store	2195 E Custer Ave
CVS Pharmacy 4278	Other	3095 N Montana Ave
CVS Pharmacy 8617	Other	603 N Montana Ave
Dinners Done Right	Other	1212 Cedar St
Dollar Tree 2880	Other	3085 N Montana Ave
Franz Family Bakery Outlet 9064	Specialty Store	1736 N Montana Ave
Friendlys Inc	Convenience Store	1831 11th Ave
Helena Farmers Market	Farmers and Markets	Fuller/Neill Ave
Holiday Stationstore 2746270	Convenience Store	401 Euclid Ave
Papa Murphy's Take N Bake Pizza 10369	Specialty Store	3048 N Sanders St
Papa Murphys Take N Bake Pizza 1	Specialty Store	511 N Sanders St
Real Food Store	Supermarket	1096 Helena Ave
SAFEWAY 1486	Supermarket	611 N Montana Ave
Super 1 Foods 3350	Super Store	3120 Queen Anne St
Target Stores T- 1282	Super Store	3303 N Montana Ave
Thriftway Super Stops 9	Convenience Store	1405 Euclid Ave
Town & Country Foods	Super Store	306 Euclid Ave
Town Pump Of Helena #2 2810	Convenience Store	1140 Euclid Ave
Town Pump of Helena #5 8959	Convenience Store	1822 E Custer Ave
Town Pump Of Helena #6 8917	Convenience Store	2401 N Montana Ave
Town Pump of Helena 1	Convenience Store	1240 Prospect Ave
Town Pump Of Helena 3 2920	Convenience Store	3161 Sanders St
Town Pump of Helena 8 1255	Convenience Store	2910 N Montana Ave
Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Market U062	Supermarket	3065 N Montana Ave
Walgreens 10084	Other	1150 11th Ave
Walmart SC 1872	Super Store	2750 Prospect Ave
WinCo Foods 152	Supermarket	2995 N Sanders St

Treatment Centers in 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 Helena

65 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
13FORTY4	2047 N LAST CHANCE GULCH 154
A CHANNEL OF PEACE	PO BOX 884
BIG SKY UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP	PO BOX 816
BRIGHT ARROWS	5606 QUARTZ CT
BUFFALO CHURCH	PO BOX 176
CAPITAL CITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH	PO BOX 4444
CATHEDRAL OF ST HELENA PARISH	530 N EWING ST
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES OF MONTANA INC	630 N LAST CHANCE GULCH STE 2200
CHRIST CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR	5150 N MONTAN 2
CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY	350 JANET ST APT 2B
COMMUNITY OF BELIEVERS	1420 BIRCH ST APT A
DEEPER MISSION	1455 VALLEY SPEEDWAY RD
EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF MONTANA	PO BOX 2020
FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD	2210 DODGE AVE
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH	311 POWER ST
FIRST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF HELENA MONTANA	2231 E BROADWAY ST
FOUNDATION FOR THE DIOCESE OF HELENA INC	630 N LAST CHANCE GULCH STE 2200
GALLATIN CHURCH OF CHRIST	PO BOX 6832
HEADWATERS COVENANT CHURCH HELENA MT	1030 CHOTEAU ST
HELENA CENTER OF CREATIVE LIVING	314 N CALIFORNIA ST
HELENA COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION	PO BOX 6893
HELENA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MONTANA	201 8TH AVE
HELENA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH	512 LOGAN ST
HELENA WALK TO EMMAUS INC	PO BOX 1267
INTERNATIONAL CHURCH OF HELENA MONTANA	PO BOX 4657
IOI INC	4084 WATER DANCE DR
LIFE COVENANT CHURCH HELENA MT	800 N HOBACK ST
LIFE LINKS FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL INC	921 EUCLID AVE
LIVING HOPE FELLOWSHIP	4954 ARROWHEAD DR
MONTANA ASSOCIATION OF CHURCHES DAN KREBILL PRESIDENT	PO BOX 7121
MONTANA BAPTIST FOUNDATION INC	PO BOX 7275
MONTANA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE INC	PO BOX 1708
MONTANA JEWISH PROJECT	PO BOX 491
MONTANA SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION INC	7610 ROUGHSAWN DR
MONTANA SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION INC	200 BROADWAY AVE
MONTANA ZEN MEDITATION CENTER	975 GILBERT ST
MOUNTAIN VIEW CHURCH OF CHRIST	PO BOX 6696
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSEMBLY OF GOD INC	725 GRANITE AVE
NEW EVANGELIZATION FOR THE WORLD	PO BOX 775
OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY PARISH SERIES 460 LLC	1502 SHIRLEY RD
OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH	3580 N BENTON AVE
OVERFLOW CHURCH	2047 N LAST CHANCE GULCH 338
PENTECOSTAL FAMILY FELLOWSHIP	PO BOX 7205
PRAY MONTANA	459 PARRIMAN ST
REFORMATION MONTANA	PO BOX 6953
REFORMED BAPTIST CHURCH OF HELENA	75 DUNBAR AVE
REFUGE FELLOWSHIP	770 FAW RD
REGIONS BEYOND USA	1710 NATIONAL AVE
RIVER OF GOD CHURCH	701 WASHINGTON
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTIAN INSTITUTE INC	1938 BELT VIEW DR
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF HELENA MONTANA A CORPORATION SOLE	630 N LAST CHANCE GULCH STE 2200
RURAL AMERICA MINISTRIES INC	6853 GREEN MEADOW DR
SAINT MARY CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERIES 402 LLC	1700 MISSOULA AVE
ST MATTHEWS ESPISCOPAL CHURCH GLASGOW	PO BOX 2020
ST MOSES THE STRONG ORTHODOX MISSION	8220 FINCH DR
ST PETERS PARISH ENDOWMENT INC	111 N LAST CHANCE GULCH STE 3B
THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE CHURCH OF HELENA MONTANA	1400 STUART ST
TREE OF LIFE FOUNDATION INC	PO BOX
VALLEY VIEW EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH	305 W CUSTER AVE
VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 7805
VICTORY CHAPEL CHRISTIAN CENTER INC	1376 LINDEN ST
VINEYARD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP OF HELENA	4950 ARROWHEAD DR
WELL CHURCH INC	PO BOX 6492
WORD FROM VINE	2047 NORTH LAST CHANCE GULCH 549
YEAR OF THE LORD	405 GRIFFIN RD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Helena

What is the population of Helena?

Helena has a population of 33,126 residents and is located in Montana. The population density is 1,929 people per square mile, spread across 16.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.4 years. The population is 52.7% female and 47.3% male.

Is Helena expensive to live in?

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 $69,341, 8% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $355,100 (26% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,058 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Helena safe?

The violent crime rate in Helena is 579 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 4,268 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Helena receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Helena?

Helena has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 26.

How is the job market in Helena?

The job market in Helena is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,049. There are 495 business establishments in the area, including 34 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 14 minutes, and 15.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Helena?

The median home value in Helena is $355,100. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $466,393. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,058. Fair market rent is $1,076 for a 1-bedroom and $1,336 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 53.8%. The average annual property tax is $4,091.

How are the schools in Helena?

Schools in Helena score 6.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 50.4% of adults in Helena hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 96.1% have completed high school. 19.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Helena?

The obesity rate in Helena is 30.4% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 11.5% of adults are smokers. 16.6% are physically inactive. 27.0% of residents report depression. 7.8% lack health insurance. 51.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,559.

What is transportation like in Helena?

The average commute in Helena is 14 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 65.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 15.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Helena?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Helena is 90.5% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino. 96.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.7% speak Spanish. 7.7% of the population are military veterans. 14.5% of residents have a disability. 96.4% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

East Helena, MT 1,855 pop · 4.7 mi Helena Valley West Central, MT 8,224 pop · 4.9 mi Helena West Side, MT 1,584 pop · 5.2 mi Helena Valley Southeast, MT 9,533 pop · 5.9 mi Montana City, MT 2,899 pop · 6.4 mi Helena Valley Northeast, MT 4,398 pop · 8.6 mi Helena Valley Northwest, MT 5,070 pop · 9.4 mi Clancy, MT 1,729 pop · 10.1 mi Boulder, MT 1,326 pop · 25.3 mi Townsend, MT 2,232 pop · 30.5 mi Deer Lodge, MT 3,035 pop · 36.6 mi Wheatland, MT 1,185 pop · 48.6 mi Whitehall, MT 1,151 pop · 50.2 mi White Sulphur Springs, MT 1,097 pop · 53.1 mi

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