There are 5 hospice facilities in Helena, Montana. The mean daily cost of hospice care in Montana is approximately $153, with costs running between $111 and $200 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to an average expenditure of $4,590, with costs ranging from about $3,330 to $6,000. The mean yearly cost is $55,080, which is on par with the national average of $55,080.
Helena is the capital city of the State of Montana. It is located in Lewis and Clark County. With 53,568 residents living in the city itself and 485,053 in the encompassing area, it is the fifth largest city in the state. Approximately 29% of the local residents are over 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Helena is 68. The city's median household income is $54,000 ($28,000 per capita), versus an average of $45,000 for the whole of Montana. The median housing price in Helena is $78,000, which is significantly lower than the Montana average of $241,500. The city also has a moderate unemployment rate of roughly 5.5%.
Helena has harsh average temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and calm summers. The area gets ideal amounts of rainfall annually. Helena has a higher than average crime rate and low air quality in comparison to other cities.