Helena, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Jefferson County County
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
$480,407 Zillow
$1,058
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
514
Violent Crime/100K
2,594 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$69,341 median income, 3.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$355,100 home value, $1,058/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
514 violent crimes/100K (35% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.4% bachelor's degree or higher
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. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches. The area receives 37.2 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
Air Quality
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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in |
Helena has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.2") and January the driest (0.4").