Helena is a medium sized city in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, and also the state's capital city. With 53,568 residents living within the city limits and 485,053 in the encompassing metro area, it is the fifth largest city in the state. The 55+ community currently makes up about 29% of the total population.
Helena has a medium SeniorScore™ of 68. The mean housing price in the city is $78,000, which is significantly lower than the state average of $241,500. Helena also has an average unemployment rate of roughly 5.5%. The city's mean household income is $54,000 ($28,000 on a per capita basis), versus an average of $45,000 for the entire state of Montana.
Helena has very harsh mean temperatures, with severely cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area gets ideal amounts of rain each year. In comparison to similarly-sized cities, Helena has lower than average air quality ratings and a higher than average rate of crime.
To see information on the SeniorScore™ for Helena, MT, please visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore/senior-living-in-helena-mt.