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Helena, MT

Founded 1864Lewis and Clark CountyElev. 1,181 m
Population
33,126
Median home
$355,100
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
15
Sex offenders
14

Overview

About Helena

Helena is a city in Montana with about 33,126 residents. Helena was founded in 1864 and sits in Lewis and Clark County. The median age is 40.4 and the median household income is $69,341. Homes carry a median value of $355,100, and about 54% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (87.2%). Around 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 14 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
33,126
Median age
40.4
Median household income
$69,341
Per-capita income
$46,129
Poverty rate
9.1%
High-school grad or higher
96.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
50.4%
Unemployment
3.1%
Avg. commute
13.7 min
Work from home
15%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White87.2%
Hispanic or Latino4.8%
Black0.8%
Asian0.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts56.1%
Sales & office16.7%
Service14.3%
Production, transportation & material moving6.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.4%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$355,100
Median gross rent
$1,058/mo
Owner-occupied
53.8%
Median year built
1975
Households
15,471
Avg. household size
2.05

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Helena has 15 public schools — 11 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 13 schools
Reading6%
Math5%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Capital High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Helena High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
C R Anderson Middle SchlMiddleGrades 6–8
Helena Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Broadwater SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Bryant SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Central SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Four Georgians SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Hawthorne SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Jefferson SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Jim Darcy SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Kessler Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Rossiter SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Smith SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime77% above national
Helena682
Montana449
United States386
↑ 11% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime55% above national
Helena3,025
Montana1,855
United States1,952
↓ 32% lower than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around 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

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

Helena was founded in 1864 and sits in Lewis and Clark County. Elevation ~1,181 m.

Population trend
34K28K33,12620102024
Map of Helena
Helena, MT
Where Helena is
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Historic places

48 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Appleton House No. 13Young Women's Christian Association (Independent)Murphy, John T., HouseCathedral of Saint HelenaEvans, Christmas Gift, HouseHauser MansionSilver Creek SchoolSilverman, Morris, House
Notable people from Helena
Gary CooperMyrna LoyDirk BenedictMax BaucusSean O'MalleyPatricia BelcherIsaac BrockTom WilsonNicolette LarsonNorman Holter
People searches in Helena
Michael SmithJohn SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
East Helena (5 mi)Townsend (30 mi)Deer Lodge (37 mi)Three Forks (54 mi)Butte-Silver Bow (57 mi)Manhattan (61 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Helena, MT (14)

Public sex-offender registry records for Helena, Montana.

Edward Carlos Williams, 68
Helena · 59602
AKA Edward Carlos Williams Jr, Edward Williams
Edward Carlos Williams, 68
Helena · Lewis And Clark County · 59601
Kenneth Ray Moore, 74
Helena · Lewis And Clark County · 59601
AKA Kenneth R Moore, Kenneth Moore
Kenneth Edward Jones, 59
Helena · Lewis And Clark County · 59601
AKA Kenneth Jones, Kenneth Edward Whatley
Charles Lester Sanchez, 40
Helena · 59601
AKA Charles Sanchez, Charles L Sanchez
Matthew Dean Young, 51
Helena · Lewis And Clark County · 59601
AKA Matthew Young
William Paul Robinson, 78
Helena · Lewis And Clark County · 59601
David Keith Anderson, 64
Helena · Lewis And Clark County · 59602
AKA David Anderson
David Hernandez, 43
Helena · Lewis And Clark County · 59601
AKA David Reko Hernandez, Dave Hernandez
David James Dey, 32
Helena · Lewis And Clark County · 59601
AKA David Dey, David James Williams
Michael Dale Davis, 69
Helena · Lewis And Clark County · 59601
Robert Charles Miller, 59ABSCONDER
Helena · Lewis And Clark County · 59602
James Lloyd Gee, 66
Helena · Lewis And Clark County · 59601
AKA James Lee Gee, James Lee
Jeffrey Oscar Johnson, 70
Helena · Lewis And Clark County · 59601
AKA Jeffrey Oscars Johnson, Jeff Oascar Johnson

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

Helena — frequently asked

What is the population of Helena, Montana?
Helena has a population of about 33,126, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Helena?
The median home value in Helena is $355,100, and the median gross rent is $1,058/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Helena safe? What is the crime rate?
Helena Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 682 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does 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 Helena?
Helena has 15 public schools (11 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Helena?
Public registry data lists 14 registered sex offenders in or near Helena. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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