What are the schools like in Helmville, MT?

Helmville is served primarily by Helmville Elem. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.5:1.

What is the median household income in Helmville?

The median household income in Helmville, MT is $110,313 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Helmville, MT?

Helmville has an average high temperature of 28.9°F in January and 80.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 30.5 inches.

Helmville, MT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Helmville, MT?

Helmville has a violent crime rate of 508.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 522.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Helmville, MT a Good Place to Live?

Helmville is a small town of 72 in Montana, with a median household income of $110,313 .

Strengths: Helmville stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Helmville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Helmville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Helmville metro area.

Metric	Helmville, MT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$190,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$110,313	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Helmville's violent crime rate is 508.0 per 100,000 residents — 34% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

508.0 /100k

Property Crime

522.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Helmville is served primarily by Helmville Elem. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Helmville, MT	National Avg
School District	Helmville Elem	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	6.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Helmville sees average highs of 28.9°F in January and 80.4°F in July, with 11.8 inches of annual precipitation and 30.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Helmville, MT
Average High — January	28.9°F
Average High — July	80.4°F
Annual Precipitation	11.8"
Annual Snowfall	30.5"

Demographics

Metric	Helmville, MT	National Avg
Population	72	—
Median Age	17.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	63.9%	22.2%
65 and over	6.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ovando, MT 15 mi Lincoln, MT 15 mi Drummond, MT 16 mi Goldcreek, MT 19 mi Hall, MT 22 mi

ZIP Codes in Helmville

Helmville, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

59843

Helmville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Helmville, MT affordable or expensive?

Helmville has a median home value of $190,600 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $110,313.

What is the crime rate in Helmville, MT?

Helmville's violent crime rate is 508.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 522.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Helmville?

Public schools in Helmville are operated by Helmville Elem. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.5:1. 15.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Helmville, MT a good place to live?

Helmville, MT has a population of 72, a median household income of $110,313, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Helmville?

Helmville averages 28.9°F in January and 80.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.8 inches with about 30.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Helmville?

Helmville, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59843.

What is the population of Helmville?

The population of Helmville, Montana is 72 with a median age of 17.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Helmville?

Key numbers for living in Helmville: median home $190,600, median household income $110,313, crime index 90 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Helmville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.