Butte vs Helena, Montana - Side by Side Comparison

Butte vs Helena

A side-by-side comparison of two Montana communities. Explore the key differences to help you decide which town is right for your visit or relocation.

	Butte	Helena
Population	34,494	33,100
County	Silver Bow County	Lewis and Clark County
Region	Western MT	Central MT
Elevation	5,741 ft	4,039 ft
Zip Code	59701	59601
Nearest Airport	Helena (70 mi)	Helena (4 mi)
School District	Butte Public Schools	Helena Public Schools
School Enrollment	~4,200	~7,800

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