Helena, MT

Living in Helena

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Bikeability 63
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Walkability 70
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 37
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Affordability 70
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Public Safety 31
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 49
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Colleges 34
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Schools 48
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Residents

32k Population +4.4k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
48% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
53% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate20%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree19%

Households

Family household53%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$61k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
14  mi Average Commute
75% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector52%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts51%
Sales and office19%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van84%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$244k Median Home Value +$59k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$750 Median Monthly Rent +$193 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier21%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K24%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas70%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Helena

United States45
Montana38
Lewis and Clark County55

Property Crime in Helena

United States48
Montana48
Lewis and Clark County64

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(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 Helena

Inland Flooding18
Tornado4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Helena, MT

Private Schools

Private Schools near Helena, MT

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First Lutheran School
1 miles, SE
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Intermountain
1 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Helena, MT

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Carroll College
1 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Helena, MT

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St Peters Hospital
2 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Helena, MT

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Bert Mooney Airport
50 miles, SW
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