Helena Valley Northeast, Montana

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Population in 2010: 2,995.
Population change since 2000: +41.1%
Males: 1,562  (52.2%)
Females: 1,433  (47.8%)
Median resident age:

47.5 years
Montana median age:

40.2 years

Zip codes: 59602.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $138,041 (it was $50,804 in 2000)
Helena Valley Northeast:

$138,041
MT:

$67,631

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $61,330 (it was $20,283 in 2000)

Helena Valley Northeast CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $531,239 (it was $145,500 in 2000)
Helena Valley Northeast:

$531,239
MT:

$366,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $497,029; detached houses: $501,809; townhouses or other attached units: $628,261; mobile homes: $94,524

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,619.

March 2022 cost of living index in Helena Valley Northeast: 91.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.2%

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  • Races in Helena Valley Northeast, MT (2022)
    • 4,07593.4%White alone
    • 1132.6%Two or more races
    • 611.4%Asian alone
    • 421.0%Hispanic
    • 290.7%American Indian alone

Races in Helena Valley Northeast detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: German (19.4%), English (14.7%), American (11.5%), European (9.6%), Norwegian (6.3%), Irish (5.5%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Land area: 46.8 square miles.

Population density: 64 people per square mile   (very low).

Helena Valley Northeast, Montana map

103 residents are foreign born (1.2% Asia, 0.7% Europe).

This place:

2.3%
Montana:

2.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,742 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $3,741 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Great Falls, MT (65.3 miles , pop. 56,690).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: East Seattle, WA (485.1 miles , pop. 480,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (909.1 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Helena Valley Southeast, MT (2.1 miles ),
Helena Valley West Central, MT (2.2 miles ),
East Helena, MT (2.4 miles ),
Helena Valley Northwest, MT (2.4 miles ),
Helena, MT (2.6 miles ),
Helena West Side, MT (2.8 miles ),
South Hills, MT (2.9 miles ),
Montana City, MT (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 46.67 N, Longitude: 111.94 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 406

Distribution of median household income in Helena Valley Northeast, MT in 2022
Distribution of house value in Helena Valley Northeast, MT in 2022
Helena Valley Northeast satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.2%
Montana:

3.8%
Most common industries in Helena Valley Northeast, MT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (18.0%)
  • Health care (10.0%)
  • Construction (7.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (21.4%)
  • Construction (13.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.8%)
  • Health care (4.1%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (15.8%)
  • Public administration (14.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.9%)
  • Educational services (7.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.4%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.7%)
Most common occupations in Helena Valley Northeast, MT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Top executives (4.8%)
  • Computer specialists (4.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Top executives (6.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.5%)
  • Computer specialists (4.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
  • Life and physical scientists (3.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Cashiers (6.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.2%)
  • Computer specialists (4.9%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.0%)

Average climate in Helena Valley Northeast, Montana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Helena Valley Northeast, Montana average temperatures Helena Valley Northeast, Montana average precipitation Helena Valley Northeast, Montana humidity Helena Valley Northeast, Montana wind speed Helena Valley Northeast, Montana snowfall Helena Valley Northeast, Montana sunshine Helena Valley Northeast, Montana clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 71.2. This is about average.

City:

71.2
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.130. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 12.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.130
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.461. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.461
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 36.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2006 was 27.0. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 3.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

27.0
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 8.52. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.52
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2001 was 0.141. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 2.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.141
U.S.:

0.009

Earthquake activity:

Helena Valley Northeast-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Montana state average. It is 892% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 158.4 miles away from Helena Valley Northeast center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 200.9 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 7/6/2017 at 06:30:17, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 7.6 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 33.3 miles away from the city center
On 3/31/2020 at 23:52:30, a magnitude 6.5 (6.5 MW, Depth: 7.5 mi, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 216.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/30/1975 at 18:54:13, a magnitude 6.1 (5.6 MB, 5.9 MS, 6.1 UK, 6.1 ML) earthquake occurred 150.0 miles away from the city center
On 7/26/2005 at 04:08:37, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MB, 5.2 MS, 5.6 MW) earthquake occurred 93.2 miles away from Helena Valley Northeast center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lewis and Clark County (2) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).

Causes of natural disasters: Flood: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Helena Valley Northeast topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Helena Valley Northeast:

  • A PLUS HEALTH CARE - HOSPICE (Hospital, about 6 miles away; HELENA, MT)
  • SHODAIR CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 7 miles away; HELENA, MT)
  • HOMELINK OF ST PETER'S (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; HELENA, MT)
  • COONEY CONVALESCENT HOME (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; HELENA, MT)
  • ST PETERS HOSPITAL DIALYSIS UNIT (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; HELENA, MT)
  • HOSPICE OF ST PETERS COMM HOSP (Hospital, about 7 miles away; HELENA, MT)
  • ST PETER'S HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 7 miles away; HELENA, MT)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Helena Valley Northeast:

  • Montana State University (about 82 miles; Bozeman, MT; Full-time enrollment: 12,942)
  • The University of Montana (about 98 miles; Missoula, MT; FT enrollment: 13,602)
  • Montana State University-Billings (about 175 miles; Billings, MT; FT enrollment: 4,319)
  • Brigham Young University-Idaho (about 198 miles; Rexburg, ID; FT enrollment: 30,522)
  • North Idaho College (about 239 miles; Coeur d'Alene, ID; FT enrollment: 4,684)
  • University of Idaho (about 242 miles; Moscow, ID; FT enrollment: 10,416)
  • Lewis-Clark State College (about 243 miles; Lewiston, ID; FT enrollment: 3,199)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Helena Valley Northeast: Fox Ridge Golf Course (A), H and C RV Park (B), Masonic Home (C), Causeway Fishing Access (D), Black Sandy Recreation Site (E), Tri - Lakes Volunteer Fire Department Station 1 (F), Little Red School House Museum (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Hardgrove Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoirs: Lake Helena (A), Stansfield Lake (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Prickly Pear Creek (A), Silver Creek (B), Tenmile Creek (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Helena Valley Northeast: Black Sandy State Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Beach: Black Sandy Beach (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Lewis and Clark County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.6 people
Montana:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

77.5%
Whole state:

62.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.7%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
45 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
8 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
31 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000
8 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Helena Valley Northeast:

Marital status in Helena Valley Northeast, MT
  • Never married: 21.5%
  • Now married: 66.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.3%
  • Divorced: 5.5%

For population 25 years and over in Helena Valley Northeast:

  • High school or higher: 90.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 43.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 14.7%
  • Unemployed: 7.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.8
Montana average:

10.0

Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Helena Valley Northeast
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Helena Valley Northeast, MT (based on Lewis and Clark County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic8,8008
Evangelical Protestant7,37247
Mainline Protestant5,13414
Other3,20213
Orthodox151
None38,872-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
Lewis and Clark County:

1.33 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Lewis and Clark County:

0.33 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.48 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 21
This county:

3.50 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

4.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 52
Here:

8.68 / 10,000 pop.
State:

10.38 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Lewis and Clark County:

7.1%
State:

7.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

21.0%
State:

23.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

8.3%
Montana:

10.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Helena Valley Northeast:

48.2%
Montana:

51.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Helena Valley Northeast:

43.3%
State:

50.3%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.5
Montana:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

22.8%
Montana:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

12.7%
Montana:

9.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Helena Valley Northeast:

6.7
Montana:

6.9

Overweight people:
This city:

35.7%
Montana:

34.8%

General health condition:
Here:

55.0%
State:

58.6%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

76.2%
Montana:

79.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Helena Valley Northeast, MT Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Helena Valley Northeast:

  • KMTX (950 AM; 5 kW; HELENA, MT; Owner: CAPRI, INC)
  • KKGR (680 AM; daytime; 5 kW; EAST HELENA, MT; Owner: KKGR, INC.)
  • KBLL (1240 AM; 1 kW; HELENA, MT; Owner: HOLTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KCAP (1340 AM; 1 kW; HELENA, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KGVW (640 AM; 10 kW; BELGRADE, MT; Owner: GALLATIN VALLEY WITNESS, INC.)
  • KBOW (550 AM; 5 kW; BUTTE, MT; Owner: BUTTE BROADCASTING INCORPORATED)
  • KMON (560 AM; 5 kW; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KOFI (1180 AM; 50 kW; KALISPELL, MT; Owner: KOFI, INC.)
  • KXTL (1370 AM; 5 kW; BUTTE, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP, INC.)
  • KEIN (1310 AM; 5 kW; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: MUNSON RADIO, INC.)
  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBOZ (1090 AM; 5 kW; BOZEMAN, MT; Owner: REIER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Helena Valley Northeast:

  • KVCM (103.1 FM; HELENA, MT; Owner: HI-LINE RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • KBLL-FM (99.5 FM; HELENA, MT; Owner: HOLTER BROASDCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K246AC (97.1 FM; HELENA, MT; Owner: LAST CHANCE PUBLIC RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • K251AC (98.1 FM; HELENA, MT; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS-MT UNIV. SYSTEM)
  • KUHM (91.7 FM; HELENA, MT; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA)
  • KHKR-FM (104.1 FM; EAST HELENA, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KMTX-FM (105.3 FM; HELENA, MT; Owner: CAPRI, INC)
  • KZMT (101.1 FM; HELENA, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • K210BF (89.9 FM; BUTTE, MT; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KAPC (91.3 FM; BUTTE, MT; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA)
  • KIKF (104.9 FM; CASCADE, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP INC.)
  • KINX (107.3 FM; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP INC.)
  • KOPR (94.1 FM; BUTTE, MT; Owner: BUTTE BROADCASTING INCORPORATED)
  • KMBR (95.5 FM; BUTTE, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP, INC.)
  • K213CJ (90.5 FM; BUTTE, MT; Owner: MONTANA CHRISTIAN RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KAAR (92.5 FM; BUTTE, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP, INC.)
  • K213CB (90.5 FM; DEER LODGE, MT; Owner: HI-LINE RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • K219AT (91.7 FM; HELENA, MT; Owner: LAST CHANCE PUBLIC RADIO ASSOC., INC)
  • K215CG (90.9 FM; HELENA, MT; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Helena Valley Northeast:

  • KMTF (Channel 10; HELENA, MT; Owner: ROCKY MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KHBB-LP (Channel 21; HELENA, MT; Owner: KFBB CORPORATION)
  • K41CX (Channel 41; HELENA, MT; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KTVH (Channel 12; HELENA, MT; Owner: BEARTOOTH COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY)
Helena Valley Northeast fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Helena Valley Northeast fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 22Number of bridges
  • 230ft / 70.5mTotal length
  • $174,000Total costs
  • 78,148Total average daily traffic
  • 4,854Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Helena Valley Northeast, MT - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 131960-1969
  • 21980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Helena Valley Northeast, MT
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Helena Valley Northeast, MT
  • 49.9%Utility gas
  • 27.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 12.2%Wood
  • 6.9%Electricity
  • 1.9%Other fuel
  • 1.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Helena Valley Northeast, MT
  • 87.5%Utility gas
  • 12.5%Wood


Helena Valley Northeast compared to Montana state average:

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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