Helena, MT
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Helena, Montana Summary
Life in Helena research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Helena over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Helena:
The population in Helena is 32,529.
The median home value in Helena is $445,702.
The median income in Helena is $64,798.
The cost of living in Helena is 95 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Helena is $969.
The unemployment rate in Helena is 3.2%.
The poverty rate in Helena is 10.1%.
The average high in Helena is 56.9° and the average low is 31.9°.
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Helena, MT Crime Report
Crime in Helena summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Helena. Key points include:
There were 1,344 total crimes in Helena in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Helena is 3,965.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Helena is 755.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Helena is 3,209.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Helena is 70.60% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Helena Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Helena / 100k People |
Montana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,344 | 3,965.1 | 2,590.7 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 256 | 755.3 | 469.8 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 9 | 26.6 | 25.8 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 192 | 566.4 | 383.7 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,088 | 3,209.8 | 2,120.8 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 93 | 274.4 | 270.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 899 | 2,652.2 | 1,603.0 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 96 | 283.2 | 247.6 | 282.7 |
Helena, MT Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Helena summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Helena. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Montana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Helena is 95 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Helena is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Helena is $445,702.
The median income in Helena is $64,798.
Helena's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Helena Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Helena | Montana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 103 | 100 | |
| Services | 90 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 97 | 101 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 103 | 107 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 110 | 111 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 85 | 89 | 100 | |
Helena, MT Weather
The average high in Helena is 56.9° and the average low is 31.9°.
There are 32.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 12.9 inches of precipitation each year with 35.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Helena |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 56.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 31.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 32.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 12.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 35.4 |
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Helena Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Helena
The current population in Helena is 32,529. The population has increased 17.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 32,529 | 4.2% |
| 2021 | 31,212 | 2.9% |
| 2020 | 30,345 | 0.8% |
| 2019 | 30,102 | 1.7% |
| 2018 | 29,600 | 1.6% |
| 2017 | 29,142 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 28,747 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 28,381 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 27,978 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 27,672 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Helena
Helena is:
88.1% White with 28,651 White residents.
0.8% African American with 271 African American residents.
1.4% American Indian with 442 American Indian residents.
0.9% Asian with 307 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 61 Other residents.
3.8% Two Or More with 1,240 Two Or More residents.
4.8% Hispanic with 1,557 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Helena | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.1% | 84.6% | 58.9% |
| African American | 0.8% | 0.5% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.8% | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 4.8% | 4.2% | 18.7% |
Gender in Helena
Helena is 52.4% female with 17,054 female residents.
Helena is 47.6% male with 15,474 male residents.
| Gender | Helena | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 49.3% | 50.4% |
| Male | 47.6% | 50.7% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Helena for adults over 25
1.0% of adults in Helena completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Helena completed 9-12th grade.
19.0% of adults in Helena completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Helena completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Helena completed associate's degree.
31.0% of adults in Helena completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Helena completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Helena completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Helena completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Helena | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Helena, Montana
4.1% of households in Helena earn Less than $10,000.
3.6% of households in Helena earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.8% of households in Helena earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.0% of households in Helena earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.6% of households in Helena earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.9% of households in Helena earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.6% of households in Helena earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.5% of households in Helena earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.3% of households in Helena earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.7% of households in Helena earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Helena | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.1% | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.6% | 4.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.8% | 7.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.0% | 8.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.6% | 12.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.9% | 18.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.6% | 13.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.5% | 15.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.3% | 7.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.7% | 7.2% | 11.4% |
