Between a pair of pine trees is the city of Helena and a colorful morning sky.

Helena Tourism Alliance

UPDATE: Check out our new 2023 Best Cities to Live in the U.S. list.

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597
How We Calculate Our Data
Civics 81
Demographics 46
Economy 56
Education 48
Health 60
Housing 69
Infrastructure 59

#61. Helena, MT

Situated between Yellowstone and Glacier national parks, Helena provides an ideal location for outdoor lovers who enjoy the full volume of all four seasons. Highly engaged in social and political activities, Helena residents enjoy not only great opportunities to ski, bike and fish, but a thriving arts environment and stable economy. The city’s high-quality education system is anchored by Carroll College and Helena College University of Montana. Helena first appeared on the Best Places to Live list in 2014. 

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