Helena Overview
Population Statistics
Helena is the center of Montana's population of 926,865, and within the city limits reside approximately 30,000 (2006 estimates). The greater Helena area population is 68,829.
| Population Statistics* |
| % of Population w/4 Year Degree or Higher |
30.41% |
| Total Available Labor Supply (11/02) |
14,200 |
| Average Hourly Earnings for Trades |
$14.28 |
| Average Hourly Earnings for Labor |
$8.71 |
| Median Household Income |
$35,069 |
* Source: Gateway Economic Development Corporation
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.
