Helena, MT
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
32,655
Unemployment
3.6%
Poverty
11.8%
Median Home
$263,300
Median Income
$60,074
Median Rent
$845
Helena SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
7
Diversity
6
Safety
3
Amenities
8.5
Education
9
Commute
10
Helena, MT Crime Report
1,443
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,290.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
82.90%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Helena / 100k People |
Montana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,443 | 4,290.9 | 2,590.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 216 | 642.3 | 469.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 17 | 50.6 | 25.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 149 | 443.1 | 383.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,227 | 3,648.6 | 2,120.8 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 155 | 460.9 | 270.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 974 | 2,896.3 | 1,603.0 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 98 | 291.4 | 247.6 | 246.0 |
Helena, MT Cost Of Living
97
Helena's Overall Cost Of Living
Helena's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Helena | Montana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 102 | 100 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 85 | 87 | 100 | |
Helena, MT Photos
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Rankings for Helena in Montana
Map Of Helena, MT
Best Places Around Helena
1
Helena Valley Northeast, MT
Population 3,519
2
Helena Valley Northwest, MT
Population 4,256
3
Helena Valley West Central, MT
Population 8,042
4
Helena Valley Southeast, MT
Population 8,546
5
Clancy, MT
Population 1,964
6
Helena West Side, MT
Population 1,656
7
East Helena, MT
Population 1,684
Population over time in Helena
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 32,655 | 4.6% |
| 2019 | 31,212 | 2.9% |
| 2018 | 30,345 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 30,102 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 29,600 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | 29,142 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 28,747 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 28,381 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 27,978 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 27,672 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Helena
| Race | Helena | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.3% | 85.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.5% | 0.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 5.9% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.5% | 3.9% | 18.2% |
Gender in Helena
| Gender | Helena | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 49.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.4% | 50.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Helena for adults over 25
| Education | Helena | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 28.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Helena, Montana
| Income | Helena | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.8% | 4.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.6% | 9.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.8% | 10.5% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.7% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.1% | 19.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.6% | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.9% | 13.8% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.8% | 5.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.9% | 4.7% | 8.3% |
