Helena, Montana

Population 28,722

Helena is located in Lewis And Clark County, MT. The population is 28,722, making Helena the largest city in Lewis And Clark County and the 6th largest city in the state of Montana.

There are 15 public schools in Helena with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Helena is moderate , and there are 4 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Helena is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Helena property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Helena include South Hills, Helena West Side and East Helena.

Helena Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 5.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 50.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 44.2%

Crime Rate

48.27% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 226
  • Violent Crimes: 579
  • Robbery: 24
  • Burglary: 381
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

89.72% Lower than national avg.
  • 4 offenders in Helena
  • 1.39 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

428 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 16
  • Registered Polluters: 4
  • Superfunds: 16
  • Tanks & Spills: 392

Unemployment

Low 2.3%
  • Montana unemployment average: 2.6%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

15 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 15 K-12 public schools in Helena, MT and 6 private schools. Homefacts rates Helena's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
6 Private Schools

Capital View Christian School

Christ's Church Academy

First Lutheran School

Intermountain

Last Chance Academy

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2 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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338 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Helena, MT issued 338 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 338 permits, 52 were issued for single family homes and 286 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Helena, MT issued 131 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 131 permits, 60 were issued for single family homes and 71 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $618
  • 1 Bedroom: $736
  • 2 Bedrooms: $923
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,206
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,415

Zip Codes

59601 59602 59604 59620 59623 59624 59625 59626 59634 59635 59636

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Environmental Hazards

428 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (156/156)
    Helena, MT has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Helena, MT is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.26 Average
    Helena, MT is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 23.68°
  • February 28.5°
  • March 36.06°
  • April 42.78°
  • May 52.9°
  • June 61.29°
  • July 71.06°
  • August 68.78°
  • September 59.92°
  • October 45.75°
  • November 34.23°
  • December 25.47°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Helena, MT

Earthquakes
Helena, MT has a high risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Helena, MT has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Helena, MT has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Helena, MT has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Helena, MT: $52,288

Unemployment

Unemployment in Helena is 2.3%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.6% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 29.27%
White Collar - 70.73%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Steve Bullock
  • Sen. Steve Daines
  • Sen. Jon Tester

City Representatives

  • Ryan Zinke

Neighborhood Info

8 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

15 Cemeteries view all

45 FCC Towers view all

10 Fire Stations view all

2 Hospitals view all

2 Libraries view all

2 Police Stations view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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