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Helena Valley West Central, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Jefferson County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
8,224
Population
312/sq mi density
$89,040
Median Income
$39,432 per capita
$352,800
Home Value
$466,393 Zillow
$1,225
Median Rent
23.6% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
528
Violent Crime/100K
3,799 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$89,040 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$352,800 home value, $1,225/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
528 violent crimes/100K (39% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in Helena Valley West Central (14)
Anaconda Smoke Stack State Park
State Park
13 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Black Sandy State Park
State Park
43 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Elkhorn State Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park
State Park
1,469 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Giant Springs State Park
State Park
158 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Giant Springs State Park
State Park
508 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Wide open spaces, the hard-working cowboy, his spirited cow pony, and vast herds of cattle are among the strongest symbols of the American West. Once the headquarters of a 10 million acre cattle empire, Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site preserves these symbols and commemorates the role of cat...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Fly Fishing, Guided Tours, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Living History, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching
Weather: Spring: Temperatures can fluctuate greatly. Sub-freezing temperatures in the morning can give way to mild days. Snow in early spring, rain in late season. Summer: Temperatures can average 70-80 F, but...
Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park
State Park
2,317 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lost Creek State Park
State Park
501 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Madison Buffalo Jump State Park
State Park
15 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Missouri Headwaters State Park
State Park
559 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Smith River State Park
State Park
1,173 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Spring Meadow Lake State Park
State Park
60 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Tower Rock State Park
State Park
149 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0