Helena Overview

Population Statistics

Helena is the center of Montana's population of 989,415, and within the city limits reside approximately 30,000 (2010 estimates). The greater Helena area population is 63,395.

Population Statistics*
% of Population w/4 Year Degree or Higher	44.7%
Median Household Income	$50,889

Cost of Living

Cost of Living	All Items	Housing	Utilities	Health Care	Goods & Services
U.S. Averages	100	100	100	100	100
Helena	98.3	99.3	95.7	105.2	99.7
Missoula, MT	101.3	103.3	80.9	106.1	101.3
Boise, ID	102.6	112.2	66.8	114.6	103.8
Denver, CO	104.7	118.9	84.1	122.0	96.2

Health Care

St. Peter's Hospital provides obstetrics, surgery, emergency services, ambulance services, a comprehensive cancer treatment center, and a full range of diagnostic services including the recent addition of a spiral CT, a stereo-tactic breast biopsy equipment, and a new MRI machine. Fort Harrison Veterans Hospital, one of two in the state, is minutes away. Shodair Hospital specializes in psychiatric care and is an internationally known genetics center as well. Helena is also home to 4 nursing home facilities, including the Waterford and Hunters Pointe.