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Living in Helena

There were 33 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Helena is in the United States; its population was 33,639 in July 2026. 39.9% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026. Foreign-born residents accounted for 1.6% of the population in 2026.

More recorded crime than 83% of American cities that publish it and dirtier air than 88% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Helena?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Helena.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,092 per month, while the median home value was US$387,300 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 52.6%, and the vacancy rate was 4.92% in July 2026.

What recurs every month5 published recurring costs, € per month
Helena recurring monthly costs, € per month€1708Private kindergarten€328Utilities, 85 m² flat€81Internet, 60 Mbps€59Mobile plan, 10 GB€46Fitness club€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly45.71 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Helena (Wayback Machine capture 20260307205342)25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited81.31 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Helena (Wayback Machine capture 20260307205342)25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,708 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Helena (Wayback Machine capture 20260307205342)25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB58.55 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Helena (Wayback Machine capture 20260307205342)25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home327.6 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Helena (Wayback Machine capture 20260307205342)25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,092/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent39.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct4.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents4,268 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Median monthly rent959.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count1,023 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

1.5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 544 people of 35,138 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$71,036 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Helena is 2.9%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Helena 2.9%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd71,036 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct77.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct88.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct3.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct8.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct3.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary3,391 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)23Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,891 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov22Official
Unemployment rate2.88 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Helena. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Helena. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct95.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools20 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct22.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio1 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents33 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate941 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Helena when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesHelena highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Helena highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,096Helena3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents3,096 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting11Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents579.2 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count206 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute13.69 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct1.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct7.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Destinations from nearest airport5 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights15Official
Nearest airportHLN3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official
Distance to nearest airport4 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Helena. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Helena.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Helena average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND30°-10°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Helena average monthly precipitation, mm015304560101113265056272624201512JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Helena annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5259.0PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Helena is 9.0 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–9Helena 9.058 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean8.99 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 20248Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 0.2 · Feb 2.9 · Mar 8.6 · Apr 13.7 · May 19.1 · Jun 23.7 · Jul 30 · Aug 29.2 · Sep 22.9 · Oct 14.2 · Nov 6 · Dec 0.3 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI18Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -10.3 · Feb -8.2 · Mar -4.1 · Apr 0.2 · May 5.3 · Jun 9.3 · Jul 12.8 · Aug 11.6 · Sep 7 · Oct 0.8 · Nov -5.1 · Dec -9.9 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI19Official
Average temperature by monthJan -5 · Feb -2.7 · Mar 2.3 · Apr 7 · May 12.2 · Jun 16.5 · Jul 21.4 · Aug 20.4 · Sep 15 · Oct 7.5 · Nov 0.5 · Dec -4.8 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI20Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 9.9 · Feb 10.7 · Mar 13.2 · Apr 26 · May 49.5 · Jun 56.2 · Jul 26.8 · Aug 26.3 · Sep 24.3 · Oct 19.8 · Nov 15 · Dec 11.6 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI21Official
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M374.9 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M36.16 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count6 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm361.5 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul21.97 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature8.11 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan-4.32 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Clearfield35,144 residentsTemple City35,125 residentsSan Juan Capistrano35,119 residentsBrunswick35,114 residentsRandolph Town35,114 residentsValparaiso35,177 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Helena residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport98.5%Foreign residents 1.5%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.44 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents544 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density790.2 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population35,138 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program17Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population35,377 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Is Helena a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 44–64%
Skilled employee66%strong on work, weak on safety · range 56–76%
Student53%strong on education, weak on work · range 42–64%
Family45%strong on family, weak on cost · range 35–55%
Retirement44%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 33–55%
Foreign residents544 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population35,138 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent39.93 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent959.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents4,268 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary3,391 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd387,300 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes52.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour62.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad1.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct1.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct0.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct58.29 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct77 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct4.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct50.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct91.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count2 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Unlinked Passenger Trips 202233,345 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Vehicles Operated Max Service 202214 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus16,732 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct16.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct79.53 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Helena?

The median gross salary is 3,891 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Helena?

The unemployment rate is 2.88 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Helena?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8.99 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Helena?

Police recorded 3,096 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Helena?

The published population is 35,138 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Helena?

544 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Helena a good place to live?

Helena may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  8. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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  1. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
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  12. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  13. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  14. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  15. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Helena (Wayback Machine capture 20260307205342) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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