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East Helena, MT

Lewis and Clark CountyElev. 1,185 m
Population
1,855
Median home
$254,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
5
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About East Helena

East Helena is home to roughly 1,855 residents. East Helena sits in Lewis and Clark County. The median age is 35.9 and the median household income is $53,611. Homes carry a median value of $254,400, and about 63% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (87.3%). Around 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
1,855
Median age
35.9
Median household income
$53,611
Per-capita income
$30,841
Poverty rate
17.7%
High-school grad or higher
89.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
Unemployment
10.2%
Avg. commute
20.5 min
Work from home
9.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White87.3%
Hispanic or Latino7.5%
Asian1.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts44.1%
Service25.8%
Sales & office14.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9%
Production, transportation & material moving6.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$254,400
Median gross rent
$1,020/mo
Owner-occupied
63.1%
Median year built
1967
Households
888
Avg. household size
2.09

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

East Helena has 5 public schools — 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading28%
Math23%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

East Helena High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
East Valley Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Eastgate SchoolElementary
Prickly Pear ElemElementaryGrades 1–2
Radley Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 3–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime105% above national
East Helena790
Montana449
United States386
↑ 51% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime11% below national
East Helena1,728
Montana1,855
United States1,952
↓ 40% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, East Helena Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around East Helena.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Lewis and Clark County
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
AvalancheRelatively Moderate
LandslideRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
WildfireRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

East Helena is in Lewis and Clark County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

East Helena sits in Lewis and Clark County. Elevation ~1,185 m.

Map of East Helena
East Helena, MT
Where East Helena is
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Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Child, W. C., Ranch
Notable people from East Helena
Herb PlewsCasey Anderson
People searches in East Helena
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Nearby cities
Helena (5 mi)Townsend (26 mi)Deer Lodge (41 mi)Three Forks (51 mi)Manhattan (58 mi)Butte-Silver Bow (59 mi)

Registered sex offenders in East Helena, MT (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for East Helena, Montana.

Daniel Lavon Gavin, 48
East Helena · Lewis And Clark County · 59635
AKA Daniel Clarke, Dan Clarke

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

East Helena — frequently asked

What is the population of East Helena, Montana?
East Helena has a population of about 1,855, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in East Helena?
The median home value in East Helena is $254,400, and the median gross rent is $1,020/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is East Helena safe? What is the crime rate?
East Helena Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 790 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does East Helena face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Lewis and Clark County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, cold wave, avalanche.
How many schools are in East Helena?
East Helena has 5 public schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in East Helena?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near East Helena. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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