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East Helena, Montana


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East Helena, Montana

East Helena, Montana, in Lewis And Clark county, is 69 miles SW of Great Falls, Montana (center to center) and 495 miles E of Seattle, Washington. About 1,642 people people live in East Helena.

The People and Families of East Helena

In East Helena, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, East Helena had a median family income of $35,455. Not many of the people of East Helena are below middle class. The town does not have a large underclass.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in East Helena.

East Helena Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in East Helena, about 65% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In East Helena, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the town enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

Of Note

High Points

East Helena strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Montana):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyEast Helena Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 7%East Helena Low Rate of Poverty
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%East Helena Short Commute Times
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 11%East Helena People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of East Helena, MT

Comparing East Helena to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Montana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Senior Citizens64
Age of the Population63
Well-Paid Single Men54
Female Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married58
Average Household Size48

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty710
College Educated Adults62
People in Middle Class or Better69
Median Family Income35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times105
Working at Home86
Walking and Biking to Work63
Public Transportation Use55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing63
People Living Alone52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals52
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Housing Recently Built44
Affordability of Rents31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime68
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