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Helena Valley Northwest, Montana

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Population in 2010: 3,482.
Population change since 2000: +67.2%
Males: 1,673  (48.1%)
Females: 1,809  (51.9%)
Median resident age:

35.4 years
Montana median age:

40.2 years

Zip codes: 59602.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $99,637 (it was $45,385 in 2000)
Helena Valley Northwest:

$99,637
MT:

$67,631

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,022 (it was $17,910 in 2000)

Helena Valley Northwest CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $391,306 (it was $109,400 in 2000)
Helena Valley Northwest:

$391,306
MT:

$366,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $383,522; detached houses: $391,316; mobile homes: $190,965

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,685.

March 2022 cost of living index in Helena Valley Northwest: 91.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 2.3%

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  • Races in Helena Valley Northwest, MT (2022)
    • 4,75389.9%White alone
    • 2955.6%Other race alone
    • 1733.3%Two or more races
    • 1162.2%American Indian alone
    • 741.4%Hispanic
    • 50.09%Asian alone

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

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Ancestries: Irish (23.5%), German (12.4%), European (12.1%), Norwegian (6.3%), Scandinavian (6.0%), American (5.6%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Land area: 16.4 square miles.

Population density: 213 people per square mile   (very low).

Helena Valley Northwest, Montana map

52 residents are foreign born

This place:

1.0%
Montana:

2.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,726 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,342 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Great Falls, MT (64.8 miles , pop. 56,690).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: East Seattle, WA (479.6 miles , pop. 480,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (912.5 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Helena Valley West Central, MT (2.2 miles ),
Helena Valley Northeast, MT (2.4 miles ),
Helena West Side, MT (2.9 miles ),
Helena, MT (3.0 miles ),
Helena Valley Southeast, MT (3.1 miles ),
East Helena, MT (3.3 miles ),
South Hills, MT (3.4 miles ),
Marysville, MT (3.5 miles)

Latitude: 46.72 N, Longitude: 112.04 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 406

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

3.2%
Montana:

3.8%
Most common industries in Helena Valley Northwest, MT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (17.4%)
  • Health care (7.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.5%)
  • Educational services (5.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.2%)
  • Construction (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (16.7%)
  • Construction (8.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.0%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.2%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (4.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Public administration (18.3%)
  • Health care (14.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (12.5%)
  • Educational services (9.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.2%)
  • Social assistance (5.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.3%)
Most common occupations in Helena Valley Northwest, MT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
  • Accountants and auditors (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Child care workers (6.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Customer service representatives (4.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.3%)
  • Registered nurses (4.3%)

Average climate in Helena Valley Northwest, Montana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Helena Valley Northwest, Montana average temperatures Helena Valley Northwest, Montana average precipitation Helena Valley Northwest, Montana humidity Helena Valley Northwest, Montana wind speed Helena Valley Northwest, Montana snowfall Helena Valley Northwest, Montana sunshine Helena Valley Northwest, Montana clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
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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 9.3 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 9.3 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 9.3 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 4.4 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 8.24. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.24
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 7.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.141
U.S.:

0.009

Earthquake activity:

Helena Valley Northwest-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Montana state average. It is 890% 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 163.5 miles away from the city 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 201.8 miles away from Helena Valley Northwest 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 27.5 miles away from Helena Valley Northwest 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 215.6 miles away from Helena Valley Northwest 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 155.1 miles away from Helena Valley Northwest center
On 7/26/2005 at 04:08:37, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MB, 5.2 MS, 5.6 MW) earthquake occurred 95.1 miles away from Helena Valley Northwest 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 Northwest topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Helena Valley Northwest:

  • A PLUS HEALTH CARE - HOSPICE (Hospital, about 9 miles away; HELENA, MT)
  • FRONTIER HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; HELENA, MT)
  • SHODAIR CHILDRENS HOSP (Hospital, about 9 miles away; HELENA, MT)
  • ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; HELENA, MT)
  • HOMELINK OF ST PETER'S (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; HELENA, MT)
  • SHODAIR CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 10 miles away; HELENA, MT)
  • ST PETERS HOSPITAL DIALYSIS UNIT (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; HELENA, MT)

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

  • Montana State University (about 88 miles; Bozeman, MT; Full-time enrollment: 12,942)
  • The University of Montana (about 93 miles; Missoula, MT; FT enrollment: 13,602)
  • Montana State University-Billings (about 181 miles; Billings, MT; FT enrollment: 4,319)
  • Brigham Young University-Idaho (about 202 miles; Rexburg, ID; FT enrollment: 30,522)
  • North Idaho College (about 233 miles; Coeur d'Alene, ID; FT enrollment: 4,684)
  • University of Idaho (about 237 miles; Moscow, ID; FT enrollment: 10,416)
  • Lewis-Clark State College (about 238 miles; Lewiston, ID; FT enrollment: 3,199)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: West Helena Valley Volunteer Fire Department Station 2 (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:

2.8 people
Montana:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

79.4%
Whole state:

62.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.6%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Helena Valley Northwest:

Marital status in Helena Valley Northwest, MT
  • Never married: 15.2%
  • Now married: 75.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.1%
  • Divorced: 6.7%

For population 25 years and over in Helena Valley Northwest:

  • High school or higher: 95.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 39.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.7%
  • Unemployed: 3.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.2
Montana average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Helena Valley Northwest, 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.
State:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.33 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Lewis and Clark County:

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
Lewis and Clark County:

8.68 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

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

7.1%
Montana:

7.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Lewis and Clark County:

21.0%
Montana:

23.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Lewis and Clark County:

8.3%
State:

10.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Helena Valley Northwest:

54.4%
Montana:

51.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

56.5%
Montana:

50.3%

Average BMI:
Helena Valley Northwest:

28.4
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Helena Valley Northwest:

19.6%
Montana:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Helena Valley Northwest:

5.8%
State:

9.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Helena Valley Northwest:

6.9
State:

6.9

Overweight people:
Helena Valley Northwest:

36.4%
Montana:

34.8%

General health condition:
Helena Valley Northwest:

62.4%
State:

58.6%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

82.3%
Montana:

79.0%

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

Strongest AM radio stations in Helena Valley Northwest:

  • KMTX (950 AM; 5 kW; HELENA, MT; Owner: CAPRI, INC)
  • KKGR (680 AM; daytime; 5 kW; EAST HELENA, MT; Owner: KKGR, INC.)
  • KCAP (1340 AM; 1 kW; HELENA, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KBLL (1240 AM; 1 kW; HELENA, MT; Owner: HOLTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBOW (550 AM; 5 kW; BUTTE, MT; Owner: BUTTE BROADCASTING INCORPORATED)
  • KGVW (640 AM; 10 kW; BELGRADE, MT; Owner: GALLATIN VALLEY WITNESS, INC.)
  • 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)
  • KSEN (1150 AM; 10 kW; SHELBY, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Helena Valley Northwest:

  • KUHM (91.7 FM; HELENA, MT; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA)
  • KHKR-FM (104.1 FM; EAST HELENA, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KVCM (103.1 FM; HELENA, MT; Owner: HI-LINE RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • KMTX-FM (105.3 FM; HELENA, MT; Owner: CAPRI, INC)
  • KZMT (101.1 FM; HELENA, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • 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)
  • KBLL-FM (99.5 FM; HELENA, MT; Owner: HOLTER BROASDCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K210BF (89.9 FM; BUTTE, MT; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KAPC (91.3 FM; BUTTE, MT; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA)
  • KOPR (94.1 FM; BUTTE, MT; Owner: BUTTE BROADCASTING INCORPORATED)
  • 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.)
  • 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.)
  • K215CG (90.9 FM; HELENA, MT; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K219AT (91.7 FM; HELENA, MT; Owner: LAST CHANCE PUBLIC RADIO ASSOC., INC)

TV broadcast stations around Helena Valley Northwest:

  • K41CX (Channel 41; HELENA, MT; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KMTF (Channel 10; HELENA, MT; Owner: ROCKY MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K49EH (Channel 49; HELENA, MT; Owner: MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KHBB-LP (Channel 21; HELENA, MT; Owner: KFBB CORPORATION)
Helena Valley Northwest fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Helena Valley Northwest fatal accident list:

Sep 6, 2021 10:45 AM, Cr-Diamond Springs Dr, Lat: 46.745811, Lon: -112.073539, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Sep 2, 2020 06:25 PM, I-15, Lat: 46.758019, Lon: -112.019014, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 2, 2010 09:34 PM, Applegate Drive, Lat: 46.728861, Lon: -112.041281, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Dec 24, 2007 08:15 AM, Sr-279, Lat: 46.707069, Lon: -112.083394, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 7, Fatalities: 1
Jun 22, 2004 08:00 AM, Sr-279, Lat: 46.707071, Lon: -112.084044, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 0.6mTotal length
  • 1,286Total average daily traffic
  • 25Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,350Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Helena Valley Northwest, MT
  • 78.7%Utility gas
  • 14.0%Electricity
  • 4.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.4%Other fuel
  • 0.9%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Helena Valley Northwest, MT
  • 67.4%Utility gas
  • 32.6%Electricity


Helena Valley Northwest compared to Montana state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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