Helena, Montana
As the capital city of Montana, Helena has much to offer families—and through every stage of life. Getty Images
- StateMontana
- CountyLewis and Clark
- Population31,830
If wide open spaces are what you’re after, Helena, Mont., with a population of 31,830 and some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country, is a great place to call home. As the capital city of this vast state, Helena has lots to offer families through every stage of life.
For adventure lovers, there are more than 75 nearby hiking and mountain biking trails, and the proximity to national forests—including Helena National Forest to the southwest of downtown—provides endless options for hiking, camping, fishing, and skiing. A few hours north and you’ll find yourself in Glacier National Park; a few hours south and you’ll be at the gates of majestic Yellowstone National Park.
Aside from the wonders of the outdoors, Helena provides residents a variety of employment options whether within state legislature, agriculture and livestock, or the growing tourism industry. For the senior population, the city includes more than 100 above-average assisted living facilities and more than 20 above-average nursing homes within a 50-mile radius. Plus, the local Helena Senior Center holds community meal events and social activities for the older residents. —AS
For adventure lovers, there are more than 75 nearby hiking and mountain biking trails, and the proximity to national forests—including Helena National Forest to the southwest of downtown—provides endless options for hiking, camping, fishing, and skiing. A few hours north and you’ll find yourself in Glacier National Park; a few hours south and you’ll be at the gates of majestic Yellowstone National Park.
Aside from the wonders of the outdoors, Helena provides residents a variety of employment options whether within state legislature, agriculture and livestock, or the growing tourism industry. For the senior population, the city includes more than 100 above-average assisted living facilities and more than 20 above-average nursing homes within a 50-mile radius. Plus, the local Helena Senior Center holds community meal events and social activities for the older residents. —AS
Town Information
| Median sale price for single family residences (2022) | $388,007 |
| Median household income | $67,373 |
| Racial and ethnic makeup of current residents | Asian: 1%, Black: 0.52%, Hispanic: 3.94% |
| Racial and ethnic makeup of U.S. | Asian: 6.1%, Black: 13.6%, Hispanic: 18.9% |
| High school district graduation rate (averages of districts were applied when necessary) | 88.16% |
| Percent of schools serving students in the area that rank "above average" (averages of districts were applied when necessary) | 15% |
| Number of hospitals within 25 miles recommended by over 50% of patients | 1 |
| Number of above-average nursing homes within 50 miles, per 100,000 households | 25 |
| Sharecare Community Well-Being Index Score (out of 100) | 58 |
Sources: ATTOM, U.S. Census Bureau, GreatSchools, Healthgrades, Caring.com, Sharecare