At a Glance
Median Income
$64,286
$13,225 per capita
Home Value
$80,500
Zillow: $97,607
Median Rent
$568/mo
10.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.8%
76.3% high school+
Unemployment
10.4%
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
20.8% 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
3.0 / 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 $64,286 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,225. The unemployment rate stands at 10.4% (189% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 147 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Helena is $80,500 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $97,607. Median rent is $568/month, with 10.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
3.8% of adults in Helena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
76.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Helena has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,487
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density3,627/mi²
Male / Female89% / 11%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$64,286
Per Capita$13,225
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$410M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,500
Rent$568
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$97,607
Housing Units181
Rent Burden10.0%
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death7,651/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain32.1 in/yr
Elevation1,401 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.8%
High School+76.3%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute23 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Helena was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Enid Woodring Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
33.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.