East Helena is a city in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, United States, approximately 5 miles (8 km) east of downtown Helena.

[5] It is part of the Helena Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Lewis and Clark and Jefferson counties; its population is 83,058 according to the 2020 Census.

This led to the founding of a mining camp along a small creek in the area which the prospectors called "Last Chance Gulch".

[6] In 1876 Drumlummon Mine opened and it produced a rich bounty of gold and silver worth millions of dollars.

[7] In 1888, the Helena & Livingston Smelting & Reduction Company's smelter was built.

[10] In 1984 East Helena was declared a Superfund Cleanup Site by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

[8] The lead and zinc smelting led to deposits of heavy metals, arsenic, and other hazardous chemicals in both the soil and water.

Canyon Ferry Lake, 13 miles (21 km) east, is Montana's third largest body of water.

The Gates of the Mountains Wilderness, 28 miles (45 km) north, is part of the Helena National Forest.

32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

22.3% were of German, 13.8% Irish, 12.8% Norwegian, 8.2% English, 6.1% American and 6.1% French ancestry according to Census 2000.

29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[20] The current mayor is Kelly Harris with a term ending on 31 December 2025.

[25] KJPZ is owned by Hi-Line Radio Fellowship[26] and broadcasts a Christian format.

The AM station KKGR[27] airs a classic hits music format.