Living in Helena (Montana)
Helena (Montana) is a large place in Montana, United States, home to 32,091 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 5%, #804 of 16,523), low-income families (top 20%, #1,546 of 8,006), movers on a budget (top 20%, #2,363 of 12,111).
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- The landscape belongs to the Rocky Mountains.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 34 min and sets around 0:43; in late June it sets around 5:25.
How Helena (Montana) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Montana | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 58 | #2,753 of 11,898 | #6 of 29 | Map |
| Low-income household | 48 | #2,580 of 9,771 | #6 of 36 | Map |
| Low-income family | 58 | #1,546 of 8,006 | #5 of 18 | Map |
| Single parent | 59 | #1,532 of 6,237 | #5 of 13 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 63 | #3,345 of 9,474 | #3 of 22 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 61 | #4,104 of 9,474 | #4 of 22 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #4,582 of 10,762 | #5 of 43 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 61 | #2,326 of 7,271 | #2 of 23 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 36 | #5,564 of 8,006 | #7 of 18 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 53 | #2,363 of 12,111 | #6 of 53 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 39 | #5,220 of 7,271 | #9 of 23 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 53 | #5,814 of 9,474 | #11 of 22 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 56 | #5,517 of 18,063 | #71 of 112 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 55 | #804 of 16,523 | #20 of 88 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 51 | #6,504 of 18,063 | #69 of 112 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 50 | #8,002 of 16,523 | #19 of 88 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 44 | #7,671 of 21,167 | #11 of 148 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #3,545 of 12,111 | #8 of 53 | Map |
| Coastal living | 60 | #4,966 of 6,413 | #9 of 16 | Map |
| Business owner | 36 | #7,891 of 12,111 | #14 of 53 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Helena Valley West Central 8 km
- Helena Valley Southeast 9 km
- Butte (Montana) 76 km
- Anaconda 87 km
- Belgrade (Montana) 112 km
- Great Falls (Montana) 115 km
- Bozeman 127 km
- Missoula 152 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.