At a Glance
Median Income
$70,417
$30,694 per capita
Home Value
$130,800
Zillow: $224,520
Median Rent
$1,325/mo
18.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
16.1% smoking rate
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+
3.7 / 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 $70,417 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,694. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,468 business establishments, including 122 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Helena is $130,800 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,520. Median rent is $1,325/month, with 18.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
14.4% of adults in Helena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Helena has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population284
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density979/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,417
Per Capita$30,694
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$4,099M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,800
Rent$1,325
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$224,520
Housing Units94
Rent Burden18.2%
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,229/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain34.9 in/yr
Elevation697 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute25 min
Broadband79.6%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Helena was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 122 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.