Helena, Montana
Helena: State capital of Montana, United States and seat of Lewis and Clark County
About
Helena is a city located in the county of Lewis and Clark in the U.S. state of Montana. Its population at the 2010 census was 28,190 and a population density of 658 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 33,737 inhabitants.
The city was created 159 years ago in 1864.
Quick Facts about Helena
| Population : | 33,737 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Montana (United States) |
| County : | Lewis and Clark County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 406 |
| Area : | 42.83 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3,875 feet / 1181 meters |
| Capital city : | Helena is capital of Montana, Lewis and Clark County |
| Establishment : | October 10, 1864 (159 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 17:55:31 (3rd December 2023) |
| Postal code : | 59601 |
| Density : | 788 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 16.44% (2010-2020) |
| Weather : | 27℉ Chance Light Snow 7-days weather |
Geography
Helena is located at 46°35'34"N 112°2'10"W (46.5927100, -112.0361100). It has 2 neighbors: Billings and Butte.
Helena map
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Weather
Helena forecast: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 21 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected. more
- Official Website
Official website of Helena
Wilmot Collins ,
Helena has 2 neighbours.
- Billings The most populous city in Montana. It is located in the south-central part of the state. Billings is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Moss Mansion and the Yellowstone Art Museum.
- Butte consolidated city-county in Montana, United States
Demographics
The population of Helena increased by 16.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 28,190 | - | census |
| 2011 | 29,312 | 3.83% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 29,647 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 30,044 | 1.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 30,386 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 30,971 | 1.89% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 31,444 | 1.5% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 32,058 | 1.92% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 32,558 | 1.54% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 33,124 | 1.71% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 33,737 | 1.82% | estimation process |
Other Places in Helena
1 U.S. Forest Service
2880 Skyway Dr, Helena, MT 59602, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Agriculture Development Division
303 N Roberts St, Helena, MT 59601, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Agriculture Sciences Division
303 N Roberts St, Helena, MT 59601, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 US Agricultural Department
1220 Cole Ave, Helena, MT 59601, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Montana Department of Agriculture
302 N Roberts St, Helena, MT 59601, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Helena (79)
People born in Helena, including actor Gary Cooper, film, television and stage actress Myrna Loy, politician Forrest H. Anderson, .
List
- Patricia Belcher (American actress) she was born in 07/04/1954
- Nicolette Larson (American singer) she was born in 17/07/1952
- Max Baucus (American politician) he was born in 11/12/1941
- Dirk Benedict (American actor) he was born in 01/03/1945
- Colin Meloy (American musician) he was born in 05/10/1974
- James F. Lloyd (American politician (1922-2012)) he was born in 27/09/1922
- Maile Meloy (American writer) she was born in 15/02/1972
- Margaret Craven (novelist) she was born in 13/03/1901
- Isaac Brock (American musician) he was born in 09/07/1975
- Thomas Lee Judge (American politician (1934-2006)) he was born in 12/10/1934
- Dink Templeton (American athlete, rugby union player and coach (1897-1962)) he was born in 27/05/1897
- James Donald Murray (American luger) he was born in 20/11/1946
- Patricia Nell Warren (American writer) she was born in 15/06/1936
- John Patrick Williams (American politician) he was born in 30/10/1937
- Norman Holter (American scientist) he was born in 01/02/1914
- Thomas (TJ) Lanning he was born in 27/08/1984
- Rebecca Ferratti (American actress and dancer) she was born in 27/11/1964
- Charles Handley he was born in 22/01/1898
Schools in Helena
College & universities near Helena, MT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180106 | Carroll College | Helena (MT) | 59625-0002 |
| 180276 | Helena College University of Montana | Helena (MT) | 59601 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Helena, MT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUT | Butte, MT | 1324 Harrison Avenue | BUS |
| BOZ | Bozeman, MT | 6505 Jack Rabbit Lane | BUS |
Post offices near Helena
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Last Chan Post Office | Helena (MT) | 59601 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Helena , Alabama City in Alabama, United States with a population of 20,374 people.
- Helena , Oklahoma town of the United States with a population of 1,417 people.
- Helena , Michigan human settlement in Marquette County, Michigan, United States of America with a population of 991 people.
- Helena , Ohio human settlement in Sandusky County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 208 people.
Other cities in Lewis and Clark County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lewis and Clark County , MT.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| East Helena | 2,130 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Helena distances to largest Montana cities
