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Helena, Montana by the numbers
The violent-crime rate in Helena was 5.8 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 39% higher than the statewide rate (4.2). The median household income is $71,036 and the median home value is $387,300. About 33,639 people live in Helena. Helena is the capital of Montana.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Helena?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Helena at 5.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (206 in all). That is 39% higher than the Montana rate (4.2), and 78% higher than the national rate (3.3). There were also 1,023 property crimes, a rate of 28.9 per 1,000. Compared with 2021, when 236 were reported, the count is down 13%.
| Offense (2025) | Helena count | Per 1,000 | Montana per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 206 | 5.8 | 4.2 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 53 | 1.5 | 0.63 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.34 | 0.18 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 141 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,023 | 28.9 | 14.5 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 91 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 864 | 24.4 | 11.8 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 68 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Helena changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 236 | 1,111 | 0 |
| 2022 | 262 | 1,108 | 1 |
| 2023 | 237 | 1,044 | 0 |
| 2024 | 181 | 911 | 1 |
| 2025 | 206 | 1,023 | 0 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Helena Police Department's own reports.
How does Helena compare with Montana?
Households in Helena have a median income of $71,036 (Montana: $72,509). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $387,300, and half of renters pay more than $1,092 a month. About 33,639 people live on 17 square miles of land, roughly 1,959 per square mile. The city lies in Lewis and Clark County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Helena | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,639 | 1,116,875 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $71,036 | $72,509 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $387,300 | $375,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,092 | $1,081 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 2.9% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 8.8% | 11.5% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 50.6% | 35.2% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 52.6% | 69.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 40.5 | 40.4 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Helena?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Lewis and Clark County as “Relatively Low”. None of the seven hazards on our map (floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat, earthquakes, hurricanes) is rated above “Relatively Moderate” here. The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Helena?
Montana does not publish an open highway work-zone feed that we can read yet, so road construction in Helena city limits is not on our map. Check the state's 511 traveler site for current closures.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Helena?
Federal school lists place 17 public and 5 private schools within Helena. 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 2 state parks or recreation areas: Black Sandy State Park and Spring Meadow Lake State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Helena
Gun shops
10 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Helena city limits (9 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 10 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 3 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Capital Jewelry And Loan (Helena), Capital Sports (Helena), Dave's Pawn LLC (Helena), Dunham's Sports (Helena), Modern Pawn INC (Helena), Montana Outdoor Sports Co (Helena), Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply #4 (Helena), Sportsmans Warehouse #202 (Helena) and 1 more.
Liquor stores
2 liquor stores are on the map inside the Helena city limits: Montana Agency Liquor Store #1 (Helena) and Montana Agency Liquor Store #5 (Helena).
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Helena city limits: Planned Parenthood of Montana: Helena (Helena).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Helena?
In 2025, Helena had 5.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (206 reported), 39% higher than the Montana rate (4.2). The property-crime rate was 28.9 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Helena?
$71,036 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $72,509 for Montana.
How much do homes cost in Helena?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $387,300 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $375,800 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Helena?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Lewis and Clark County as “Relatively Low”. None of the seven hazards on our map (floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat, earthquakes, hurricanes) is rated above “Relatively Moderate” here.
Nearby cities
Great Falls, MT (71 mi) · Bozeman, MT (78 mi) · Missoula, MT (97 mi) · Billings, MT (175 mi) · Idaho Falls, ID (215 mi) · Coeur d'Alene, ID (237 mi)
More: Montana statewide numbers · county page: Lewis and Clark County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Helena city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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