Helmville, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
58 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$148,304 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$266,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$234 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$525 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Powell County
3
Montana
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Powell County
2
Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 14 23
Feb 1 11 26
Mar 1 9 34
Apr 1 4 42
May 2 1 50
Jun 2 0 58
Jul 1 0 64
Aug 1 0 63
Sep 1 1 54
Oct 1 2 42
Nov 1 9 31
Dec 1 14 22

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 19% of residents leaning left and 75% leaning right.

Liberal (19%) (75%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 13%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MT State Senate District 40, MT State House District 80, MT
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Schools

Helmville School
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Ovando School
14 miles, N • 3.2 star
Drummond 7-8
15 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Lincoln 7-8
15 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Carroll College
47 miles, SE • 2.8 star
The University of Montana
48 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Helena College University of Montana
48 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Montana Technological University
61 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

St Peters Hospital
48 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Helena Regional Airport
50 miles, SE • 1 star
Missoula International Airport
53 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Bert Mooney Airport
66 miles, S • 1 star
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