West, Helena, MT
Living in West
Bikeability
74
Walkability
85
Commute
100
Public Transit
48
Affordability
100
Public Safety
17
Airports
6
Hospitals
49
Colleges
34
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
46
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
16k
Population
+683 (2010–19)
38 y
Median Age
-
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
50%
Family Households
-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$59k
Median Household Income
+$11k (2010–19)
83%
Above Poverty
-3% (2010–19)
15 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector56%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van80%
Public transportation1%
Walked10%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$206k
Median Home Value
+$28k (2010–19)
6%
Built 2000 or Later
$621
Median Monthly Rent
+$125 (2010–19)
49%
Owner-Occupied
-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units11%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier34%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas70%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in West
United States45
Montana38
Lewis and Clark County55
Property Crime in West
United States48
Montana48
Lewis and Clark County64
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 26 | 0 | 6 |
| Mar | 34 | 1 | 8 |
| Apr | 42 | 1 | 6 |
| May | 51 | 2 | 1 |
| Jun | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 55 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct | 44 | 1 | 3 |
| Nov | 31 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 22 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West
Inland Flooding18
Tornado4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West, Helena, MT
Private Schools
Private Schools near West, Helena, MT
Calvary Christian School
1 miles, NE
Intermountain
1 miles, SE
First Lutheran School
1 miles, SE
St Andrew School
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near West, Helena, MT
Carroll College
1 miles, NW
Montana Technological University
47 miles, SW
University of Providence
72 miles, NE
Montana State University
79 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near West, Helena, MT
St Peters Hospital
2 miles, N
Shodair Children's Hospital
2 miles, E
Broadwater Health Center
31 miles, SE
Deer Lodge Medical Center-Cah
35 miles, W
Airports
Airports near West, Helena, MT
Helena Regional Airport
2 miles, NE
Bert Mooney Airport
49 miles, SW
Great Falls International Airport
69 miles, NE
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport
70 miles, SE