Helena Valley Northeast, Montana facts for kids
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Helena Valley Northeast, Montana
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Location of Helena Valley Northeast, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Lewis and Clark |
| Area | |
| • Total | 57.88 sq mi (149.91 km2) |
| • Land | 53.24 sq mi (137.90 km2) |
| • Water | 4.64 sq mi (12.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,665 ft (1,117 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,813 |
| • Density | 71.62/sq mi (27.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-35628 |
Helena Valley Northeast is a special kind of community in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts as a community for statistics, even though it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
In 2020, about 3,813 people lived in Helena Valley Northeast. This community is also part of the larger Helena area, which is a big center for jobs and activities.
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Exploring Helena Valley Northeast
Helena Valley Northeast is located in the southern part of Lewis and Clark County. It sits near the state capital, Helena, which is to its southwest. Other similar communities, like Helena Valley Southeast, West Central, and Northwest, are also nearby.
Roads and Rivers
Interstate 15, a major highway, runs along the western edge of Helena Valley Northeast. You can get to the area from Exit 200, which is East Lincoln Road. This exit is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) north of downtown Helena.
The area covers about 57.88 square miles (149.91 square kilometers). A big part of this area is water.
Lakes and Waterways
Right in the middle of Helena Valley Northeast, you'll find Lake Helena. This lake is connected to Hauser Lake, which is a larger lake formed on the Missouri River. Lake Helena connects to Hauser Lake through a stream called Prickly Pear Creek. All these waterways are important parts of the local environment.
Who Lives Here?
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| 2020 | 3,813 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 2,122 people living in Helena Valley Northeast. By 2020, the population had grown to 3,813 people.
Community Life
Back in 2000, there were 776 households in the area. Many of these households were families, with about 69.8% being married couples. About 37% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.68 people.
The people living here were of different ages. About 26% were under 18 years old, and about 9.8% were 65 years or older. The average age of residents was 39 years old.
Learning and Schools
Most students in Helena Valley Northeast attend schools in the Helena Elementary School District and the Helena High School District. These districts serve the majority of the community. However, a smaller part of the area is served by the East Helena K-12 school district, which includes schools for all grades from kindergarten through 12th grade.
See also
In Spanish: Helena Valley Northeast (Montana) para niños
