Economy & Jobs — East Helena, Montana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $60,417 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$61,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,841 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,086 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 35.8% |
| Retail | 10.6% |
| Arts Food | 10.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Real Estate Offices | 81 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 66 |
| Dental Offices | 50 |
| Fast Food | 47 |
| Law Offices | 45 |
| Insurance Agencies | 34 |
| Auto Repair | 30 |
| Physician Offices | 30 |
| Commercial Banks | 29 |
| Child Day Care | 26 |
| Coffee Shops | 25 |
| Bars | 24 |
| Gas Stations | 23 |
| Chiropractors | 22 |
| Hotels Motels | 21 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
