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Helena, MT vs Highlands Ranch, CO

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Highlights
- Highlands Ranch has 48.4% more rainy days than Helena.
- Highlands Ranch has 30.2% more Sunny Days than Helena.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Highlands Ranch scores 9.1% better than Helena
 Helena, MTHighlands Ranch, COUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1938
 Snowfall42  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock76106
 Sunny189  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8786
 Avg. Jan. Low14  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index3.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock56952443
Reviews for Helena    17 Reviews

I spent 6 months living on a ranch in the Helena valley. This was during the population boom Montana experienced after covid. Helena has some great mountain biking  More

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Over 3 years ago

We transplanted from Southern California 3 years ago and have never looked back! Living in the small unincorporated town of York Montana located in the Helena nation  More

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Over 5 years ago

I lived here for 16 years. It is a great place to grow  More

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Reviews for Highlands Ranch    20 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I was born and raised in Highlands Ranch and I know what you’re thinking. “This is a rich girl.” I am not. My parents moved here before it became rich and boujie and the  More

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Worked in the DTC and HR was an easy commute. The people are yuppy- scum-snobs, who do not thank you for holding the door open for their 3+ children, noses held high in  More

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Over 11 years ago

When we moved here from Denver, about 2.5 yrs ago, I did note the affluence, lack of diversity (compared to Denver) and seeming Stepford Wives phenomenon. It is all  More

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