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Helena Valley Northeast, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Broadwater County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
4,398
Population
83/sq mi density
$137,724
Median Income
$60,277 per capita
$462,400
Home Value
$430,196 Zillow
$1,221
Median Rent
13.0% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
97
Violent Crime/100K
825 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$137,724 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$462,400 home value, $1,221/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
97 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Helena Valley Northeast 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. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches. The area receives 37.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,665 ft (1,117 m) |
| Area | 51.1 sq mi (132.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 83/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7066°N, 111.9388°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Broadwater County County |
| Nearest Airport | Helena Regional (HLN) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| 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 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in |
Helena Valley Northeast has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.0") and February the driest (0.4").