Wealth Index

The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of a county's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.

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Income Statistics Overview

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Metric Helena Montana Avg US Average
Median Household Income $72,322 $69,624 $78,145
Median Personal Income $72,322 $69,624 $78,145
Average income growth 4.2% 4.2% 4.2%

Household Income Trend

Median Household Income Over Time

Helena
United States
Year Helena United States

Economic Inequality in Helena | Gender Pay Gap | Gini Index

Metric Helena Montana Avg US Average
Gini Index 0.487 0.532 0.570
Male Median Income $71,461 $62,811 $67,746
Female Median Income $56,228 $48,331 $54,793
Gender Pay Gap 21.3% 23.1% 19.1%

Income by Sex Over Time

Male
Female
Year Male Income Female Income Gap %

Employment

Metric Helena Montana Avg US Average
Unemployment Rate 4.1% 3.7% 5.2%
Working from Home 15.4% 11.6% 13.4%
Commute time (minutes) 12 16 22

Unemployment Rate Over Time

Helena
United States
Year Helena United States