Helena, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
33,126 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
50.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,341 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$355,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$625 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$965 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lewis and Clark County
5
Helena Metro Area
5
Montana
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lewis and Clark County
6
Helena Metro Area
5
Montana
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 23
Feb 0 5 26
Mar 1 7 34
Apr 1 5 42
May 2 1 51
Jun 2 0 58
Jul 1 0 66
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 1 1 55
Oct 1 2 44
Nov 1 5 31
Dec 1 6 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 43%
Hillary Clinton 45%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MT State Senate District 42, MT State House District 83, MT
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Schools

Helena High School
<1 miles, S • 3.2 star
Helena Middle School
<1 miles, W • 2.3 star
Bryant School
<1 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Helena College University of Montana
<1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Carroll College
1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Montana Technological University
48 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

St Peters Hospital
2 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Airports

Helena Regional Airport
2 miles, E • 1 star
Bert Mooney Airport
50 miles, SW • 1 star
Great Falls International Airport
68 miles, NE • 1 star
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