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Helena Valley Northeast, Montana

Helena Valley Northeast is a community of 4,659 people in Lewis and Clark County, Montana.

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Population4,659 +31.0% since 2019
Elevation3,652 ft 1,113 m
Land area53.2 sq mi
ZIP code59602
Nearest airportHelena Regional Airport (HLN) 7 mi

Why visit Helena Valley Northeast

Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 6 places to eat and 4 places to stay in and around town.

Highlights include Forestvale Cemetery, Lewis and Clark County Hospital Historic District, Black Sandy Beach and Black Sandy State Park.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 14°F, and about 37 inches of snow fall in a normal year.

About Helena Valley Northeast

Helena Valley Northeast is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Helena Valley Northeast had a population of 3,813. It is part of the Helena Micropolitan Statistical Area.

From the Wikipedia article Helena Valley Northeast, Montana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Museums and landmarks2

Forestvale Cemetery

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi

Historic cemetery in Helena, Montana, US

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Lewis and Clark County Hospital Historic District

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.4 mi

Historic district in Montana, United States

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Parks, trails and playgrounds8

Black Sandy Beach

Beach · 4.0 mi

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Black Sandy State Park

Park · 4.2 mi

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Beaver Creek Recreational Area

Park · 5.9 mi

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Bureau of Land Mgmt

Park · 5.7 mi

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Fox Ridge Golf Course

Golf course · 4.1 mi

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Sierra Park

Park · 4.8 mi

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Upper Prickly Pear Fishing Access Site

Park · 5.4 mi

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Restaurants and cafes6

Bob's Big Cup Coffee

Cafe · 3.7 mi

7507 North Montana Avenue

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Grub-Stake

Diner · American · 3.5 mi

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Lakeside on Hauser

Bar and pub · 5.4 mi

5925 York Road, Helena

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Moose Junction Coffee & Pizza

Restaurant · Pizza · 3.9 mi

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Causeway Chalet

Bar and pub · 1.6 mi

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Valley Hub

Bar and pub · 5.7 mi

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Where to stay4

Black Sandy State Park Campground

Campground · 3.8 mi

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Helena Campground and RV Park

Campground · 5.2 mi

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Helena North KOA

Campground · 4.2 mi

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White Sandy Campground

Campground · 3.4 mi

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Churches and places of worship8

Shopping1

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Gas and EV charging2

Schools, colleges and libraries7

Map of Helena Valley Northeast

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Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 0.4 in of rainFebruary: 0.4 in of rainMarch: 0.5 in of rainApril: 1.0 in of rainMay: 1.9 in of rainJune: 2.2 in of rainJuly: 1.1 in of rainAugust: 1.0 in of rainSeptember: 1.0 in of rainOctober: 0.8 in of rainNovember: 0.6 in of rainDecember: 0.5 in of rainJanuary: 32°FFebruary: 37°FMarch: 48°FApril: 57°FMay: 66°FJune: 75°FJuly: 86°FAugust: 85°FSeptember: 73°FOctober: 58°FNovember: 43°FDecember: 33°FJanuary: 14°FFebruary: 17°FMarch: 25°FApril: 32°FMay: 42°FJune: 49°FJuly: 55°FAugust: 53°FSeptember: 45°FOctober: 34°FNovember: 23°FDecember: 14°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan32°F14°F0.4 in6.6 in
Feb37°F17°F0.4 in6.6 in
Mar48°F25°F0.5 in4.6 in
Apr57°F32°F1.0 in2.9 in
May66°F42°F1.9 in0.1 in
Jun75°F49°F2.2 in0.0 in
Jul86°F55°F1.1 in0.0 in
Aug85°F53°F1.0 in0.3 in
Sep73°F45°F1.0 in0.2 in
Oct58°F34°F0.8 in2.8 in
Nov43°F23°F0.6 in5.4 in
Dec33°F14°F0.5 in7.7 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Helena Rgnl Ap Gsn Hcn 72772 (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$140,517median household income
$576,700median home value
48.9median age
45.5%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
98.0%of homes are owner-occupied
21.4 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1818%18 to 3412%35 to 6448%65 and over21%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Lewis and Clark County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.

  • 2024-07-12: Horse Gulch Fire (Fire)
  • 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2019-07-28: North Hills Fire (Fire)
  • 2018-10-31: Flooding (Flood)
  • 2017-09-09: Alice Creek Fire (Fire)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Helena Regional Airport (HLN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.

  • Helena Valley Northwest 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
  • Helena Valley Southeast 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
  • Helena Valley West Central 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
  • East Helena 8 mi south, about 14 min by car
  • Helena 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
  • Helena West Side 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
  • South Hills 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
  • Montana City 13 mi south, about 20 min by car
  • Boulder 34 mi south, about 54 min by car
  • Deer Lodge 43 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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