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Living in Helena Valley West Central

Helena Valley West Central is one of the cities recorded in the United States. Residents of Helena Valley West Central numbered 8,670 at the end of 2020. At the end of 2024, unemployment in Helena Valley West Central reached 3.83%. Helena Valley West Central's foreign population totalled 175 at the end of 2024.

Lower unemployment than 63% of American cities that publish it and dirtier air than 85% of American cities that publish it.

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

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 Valley West Central.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Helena Valley West Central yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent1,145 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)13Community estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 175 people of 8,670 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Helena Valley West Central is 3.8%. 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 Valley West Central 3.8%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
Median gross salary3,206 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)12Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate3.83 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Helena Valley West Central. 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

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

Mobility and administration

Helena Valley West Central's nearest airport was HLN, 9 km away and offered 5 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count5 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km9 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataHLN3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Helena Valley West Central. 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
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Helena Valley West Central.

Climate and air quality

At the end of 2024, annual PM2.5 reached 8.8 µg/m³. Helena Valley West Central's monthly mean temperatures were −5°C in January and 21.4°C in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Helena Valley West Central 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 Valley West Central average monthly precipitation, mm015304560101113265056272624201512JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Helena Valley West Central annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5258.8PM2.5µg/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 Valley West Central is 8.8 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 Valley West Central 8.858 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 mean8.76 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData7Official · nearest-station reading
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 NCEI8Official · nearest-station reading
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 NCEI9Official · nearest-station reading
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 NCEI10Official · nearest-station reading
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 NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M361.6 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M38.76 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm289.3 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)11Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Max Temp C Jul30 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)8Official · nearest-station reading
Average annual temperature7.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)10Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Min Temp C Jan-10.3 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)9Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

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

All United States cities
Olmsted Falls8,669 residentsMonona8,664 residentsSelah8,678 residentsNapoleon8,680 residentsClarendon Hills8,681 residentsLake Norman of Catawba8,658 residents

Population and city profile

Helena Valley West Central's total area was 68.3 km² at the end of 2025. Helena Valley West Central's population density measured 117.9 people per km² at the end of 2024.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Helena Valley West Central residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport98%Foreign residents 2%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area68.34 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)5Official
Foreign-resident share2.17 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents175 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density117.9 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population8,670 people31 Dec 2020Montana Department of Commerce, Census and Economic Information Center2Official

Is Helena Valley West Central 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 43–65%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 54–74%
Student36%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 24–48%
Family57%strong on family, weak on safety · range 45–69%
Retirement35%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 21–49%
Foreign residents175 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population8,670 people31 Dec 2020Official source · Montana Department of Commerce, Census and Economic Information Center
Median monthly rent1,145 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary3,206 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate3.83 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean8.76 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Helena Valley West Central 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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Common questions

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

What is the unemployment rate in Helena Valley West Central?

The unemployment rate is 3.83 %. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is the air quality good in Helena Valley West Central?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8.76 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: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

How many people live in Helena Valley West Central?

The published population is 8,670 people. Source: Montana Department of Commerce, Census and Economic Information Center.

How many foreign residents live in Helena Valley West Central?

175 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Helena Valley West Central a good place to live?

Helena Valley West Central 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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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Helena Valley West Central, United States [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/helena-valley-west-central/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Helena Valley West Central, United States},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
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  snapshot = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. Montana Department of Commerce, Census and Economic Information Center services.arcgis.com · checked 2026-08-05
  3. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  7. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  8. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  10. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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  1. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  2. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  3. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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