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Helena Valley Southeast, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Broadwater County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
9,533
Population
444/sq mi density
$63,824
Median Income
$31,409 per capita
$308,000
Home Value
$430,196 Zillow
$1,231
Median Rent
32.7% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
97
Violent Crime/100K
825 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$63,824 median income, 3.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$308,000 home value, $1,231/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
97 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Helena Valley Southeast 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 | 3,772 ft (1,150 m) |
| Area | 21.5 sq mi (55.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 444/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6226°N, 111.9008°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Broadwater County County |
| Nearest Airport | Helena Regional (HLN) 4 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 | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Helena Valley Southeast has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.9") and February the driest (0.4").