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Helena Montana

Helena is the capital of Montana. It was founded in 1864 as part of the Gold Rush, and many interesting historical sites remain from this time. It is rich with 19th century architecture while still embracing all the amenities of a modern city. Population: The population within the city limits is approximately 29,000, with the greater Helena area population at 68,829.

Climate: Helena's climate tends to be clear and dry, with low humidity levels making both summer and winter temperatures more comfortable. Helena is on the "dry side" of the Continental Divide, so there are generally more sunny days here than west of the mountains.

Cost of living: http://www.areavibes.com states that the cost of living in Helena is 2.9% greater than the Montana average and 6% greater than the national average.

Housing costs: The median home cost in Helena is $171,400, which places it at 27.5% greater than the Montana average and 9% greater than the national average.

Colleges and Universities: Carroll College, a private liberal arts college in Helena, provides educational opportunities for retirees http://www.carroll.edu/ as well as cultural offerings like theatre and concerts.

Transportation:The Helena Regional Airport http://www.helenaairport.com/ offers service by Skywest (a Delta connection) and Horizon (affiliated with Alaska Airlines). Its prevailing weather conditions make it a very reliable departure/arrival point for other destinations.

Travel and tourism: Helena offers year round opportunities for retirement activities, from boating, fishing and hunting to hiking, biking, skiing and golf, to name a few. The city also hosts a symphony, theaters, art and historical museums to satisfy the busy retiree’s cultural interests. The Chamber of Commerce has links to everything you need to know about fun things to do in Helena http://www.helenachamber.com/.

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