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Helmville, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Powell County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
58
Population
176/sq mi density
$148,304
Median Income
$34,655 per capita
$266,100
Home Value
$455,417 Zillow
41°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
454
Violent Crime/100K
3,761 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$148,304 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$266,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
454 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Helmville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 41.0°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,389 ft (1,338 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 176/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8565°N, 112.9668°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Powell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Helena Regional (HLN) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 10.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
Helmville has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 21°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.0").