Helena Valley West Central, Montana facts for kids
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Helena Valley West Central, Montana
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Location of Helena Valley West Central, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Lewis and Clark |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.42 sq mi (68.44 km2) |
| • Land | 26.39 sq mi (68.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,760 ft (1,150 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,670 |
| • Density | 328.47/sq mi (126.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-35637 |
Helena Valley West Central 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 tracks for population numbers, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
In 2010, about 7,883 people lived here. By 2020, the population grew to 8,670. Helena Valley West Central is also part of the larger Helena area.
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Where is Helena Valley West Central?
Helena Valley West Central is located in the southern part of Lewis and Clark County. It's very close to Helena, which is the capital city of Montana. Helena is right to the south of Helena Valley West Central.
This area is also next to other similar communities. To the southwest, you'll find Helena West Side. To the east is Helena Valley Northeast, and to the north is Helena Valley Northwest. These are all areas without their own city governments.
A major highway, Interstate 15, runs along the eastern edge of Helena Valley West Central. You can get into the area from Exit 200, which is East Lincoln Road. The center of Helena Valley West Central is about 5 miles (8 kilometers) north of downtown Helena.
Land and Water Features
Helena Valley West Central covers a total area of about 26.4 square miles (68.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
In the western part of the area, you can find the Scratchgravel Hills. The highest point in these hills is about 5,252 feet (1,601 meters) above sea level.
Who Lives in Helena Valley West Central?
The population of Helena Valley West Central has been counted by the United States Census Bureau over the years.
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| 2020 | 8,670 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 6,983 people living in the area. These people lived in 2,555 different homes, and 1,992 of these were families. On average, about 2.73 people lived in each home.
Most of the people living in Helena Valley West Central in 2000 were White (about 96.79%). There were also smaller numbers of Native American, Asian, African American, and Pacific Islander residents. About 0.97% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Age and Households
In 2000, the population was spread out across different age groups. About 29.1% of the people were under 18 years old. About 9.3% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people living here was 38 years.
Many homes had children under 18 living in them (40.1%). Most households were married couples living together (66.1%).
Schools in the Area
When it comes to education, Helena Valley West Central is served by a few different school districts. For elementary school, most of the area is part of the Helena Elementary School District. A smaller part of the community is covered by the Trinity Elementary School District.
However, for high school, the entire Helena Valley West Central area is part of the Helena High School District. This means that all high school students in the CDP attend schools within this district.
