Helen, GA

Georgia · White County

Helen is a small town in Georgia with a population of 470. Residents earn $83,654 per year, which is 11% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

470 Population 225/sq mi density

$83,654 Median Income $48,013 per capita

$344,000 Home Value $315,936 Zillow

$842 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent

57°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr

1,512 Violent Crime/100K 14,745 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.6 / 5.0

$83,654 median income, 1.1% unemployment

Affordability

4.4 / 5.0

$344,000 home value, $842/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

1,512 violent crimes/100K (298% above avg)

A+

Education

4.5 / 5.0

44.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $83,654

11% higher than US avg

Home Value $344,000

22% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 1,512/100K

298% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 44.0%

31% higher than US avg

Median Rent $842

28% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 33.3%

4% higher than US avg

Unemployment 1.1%

69% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 6.1%

51% lower than US avg

How Helen Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population470

Median Age63.2 yrs

Density225/mi²

Male / Female60% / 40%

Largest GroupWhite 96%

Veterans18.2%

Economy

A+

Median Income$83,654

Per Capita$48,013

Unemployment1.1%

Poverty6.1%

County GDP$1,291M

Commute24 min

Housing

Home Value$344,000

Rent$842

Ownership68.1%

Zillow$315,936

Housing Units598

Rent Burden23.0%

Crime

Violent1,512/100K

Property14,745/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault1,512/100K

Burglary3,403/100K

Health

Obesity33.3%

Uninsured9.6%

Smoking12.6%

Depression21.8%

Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)

AQI44 (Good)

Rain72.7 in/yr

Sunny Days302/yr

Elevation1,815 ft (553 m)

Education

A+

Bachelor's+44.0%

High School+96.0%

Graduate+17.3%

School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%

Commute24 min

Broadband74.8%

EV Stations4

Libraries2

Is Helen a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Helen receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates. Helen offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Helen is $83,654, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Helen is $344,000, 22% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $842 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

With 1,512 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern / this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 14,745 per 100,000, 652% above the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 44.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Helen enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 302 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 72.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Helen has a population of 470 with a density of 225 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles. The median age is 63.2 years, 62% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 40.4% female and 59.6% male. The city is predominantly White (95.5%), with 2.6% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 94.4% of residents, while 5.6% speak Spanish. 18.2% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 19.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.3% have health insurance coverage.

Population

470

Total Population

225

People / sq mi

63.2yrs

Median Age

62% above US avg

2.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 59.6%

Female 40.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Helen vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 94.4%

20% above US avg

Spanish 5.6%

58% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Helen vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Helen is $83,654, which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,013 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $773, 46% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 846 business establishments, including 105 restaurants. The cost of living index is 96.3, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 7.1% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Helen vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$83,654
	11% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$48,013
Avg Weekly Wage	$773
IRS Avg AGI	$65,248
Gini Index	0.430 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.1%
	69% below US avg
Poverty Rate	6.1%
	51% below US avg
Establishments (County)	846
County GDP	$1,291M

Business (County)

Restaurants	105
Healthcare	42
Retail	131
Manufacturing	35

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$3,970
	13% above US avg
Cost of Living	96.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.15%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	24.0 min
Drive Alone	83.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	7.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Helen is $344,000, 22% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $315,936. Monthly rent averages $842 (28% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,023 for a one-bedroom to $1,203 for a two-bedroom apartment. 68.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 598 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1994. The average annual property tax is $3,970. 23.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$344,000
	22% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$315,936

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$842
	28% below US avg
Rent Burden	23.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$979
1 Bedroom	$1,023
2 Bedrooms	$1,203
3 Bedrooms	$1,524
4 Bedrooms	$1,775

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	68.1%
Owner-Occupied	68.1%
Renter-Occupied	31.9%
Housing Units	598
Median Year Built	1994

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$3,970
	13% above US avg
Effective Rate	1.15%

In Helen, 33.3% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 9.4% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.1% of residents. 31.5% have high blood pressure. 12.6% are current smokers. 17.7% report binge drinking. 21.1% are physically inactive, below the national average. 21.8% report depression. 17.2% experience frequent mental distress. 9.6% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:7,110. The dentist ratio is 1:2,881. 68.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities.

Health Metrics: Helen vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	33.3%
	4% above US avg
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart Disease	5.1%
High Blood Pressure	31.5%
Asthma	9.7%
COPD	5.5%
Cancer	7.5%
Stroke	2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	12.6%
	10% below US avg
Binge Drinking	17.7%
Physical Inactivity	21.1%
Depression	21.8%
Mental Distress	17.2%
Physical Distress	12.1%
Short Sleep	34.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	89.3%
Uninsured	9.6%
	12% above US avg
Primary Care	1:7,110
Dentists	1:2,881
Mental Health	1:1,001
Checkup Rate	75.6%
Dental Visits	64.3%
Premature Death	11,237/100K

Food & Exercise

Exercise Access	68.7%
Healthcare Facilities	42

Helen has a violent crime rate of 1,512 per 100,000 residents, 298% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 1,512.3 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 14,745 per 100,000, 652% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 10,964, burglary at 3,403, vehicle theft at 378 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 7 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Helen receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Helen vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	1,512.3/100K
	298% above US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	0.0/100K
Robbery	0.0/100K
Assault	1,512.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	14,744.8/100K
	652% above US avg
Burglary	3,402.7/100K
Theft	10,964.1/100K
Vehicle Theft	378.1/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	7
Traffic Accidents	5
Avg Accident Severity	4.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Helen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 72.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. The city sits at an elevation of 1,815 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	57.4°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,815 ft (553 m)
Area	2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density	225/sq mi
Coordinates	34.7084°N, 83.7276°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	White County County
Nearest Airport	Oconee County Regional (CEU) 48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.7"

91% above US avg

Snowfall 1.5"

Wettest Month (Mar) 7.05"

Driest Month (Oct) 4.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median	44.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	45.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	40.2 / 100
Community Resilience	23.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

135 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

May 10, 2025	21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee	M4.1	96 km
Jul 5, 1995	12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee	M3.7	80 km
Jun 17, 1998	9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee	M3.6	150 km
Jul 19, 1997	12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia	M3.5	103 km
Mar 18, 2003	11 km S of Rayle, Georgia	M3.5	137 km
Jun 16, 2006	9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina	M3.4	101 km
Jan 3, 1992	4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina	M3.4	145 km
Mar 18, 1995	10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee	M3.3	136 km
Apr 11, 2006	5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee	M3.3	100 km
Aug 31, 2009	2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee	M3.3	124 km
Apr 20, 2010	4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee	M3.3	116 km
Jun 4, 2023	4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina	M3.2	124 km
May 10, 2006	3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee	M3.2	110 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km S of New Market, Tennessee	M3.2	145 km
Mar 7, 2001	6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee	M3.2	139 km
Mar 7, 2001	5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee	M3.2	137 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.2	141 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee	M3.2	65 km
Jan 15, 1993	1 km N of Apison, Tennessee	M3.1	124 km
Jun 23, 2008	10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia	M3.1	105 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Michael (2018, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2018	Michael	Category 1	291 km
1989	Hugo	Category 1	240 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

344 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 36 fatalities, 681 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	96 km	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	67 km	6
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	59 km	4
Apr 13, 2020	EF3	60 km	1
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	20 km	1
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	40 km	12
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	51 km	3
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	32 km	3
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	28 km	0
Nov 22, 1992	EF3	24 km	1
Nov 15, 1989	EF3	15 km	0
Apr 8, 1974	EF3	95 km	0
Dec 13, 1973	EF3	47 km	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	94 km	1
Apr 2, 1970	EF3	67 km	0
Mar 21, 1962	EF3	87 km	0
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	84 km	0
Oct 8, 2017	EF2	89 km	0
Mar 2, 2012	EF2	90 km	0
Mar 2, 2012	EF2	65 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROUGH RIDGE (27,610 ac, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2016	ROUGH RIDGE	27,610	82 km
2016	ROCK MOUNTAIN	25,224	37 km
2016	TELLICO	14,172	67 km
2016	BOTELER	8,626	40 km
2024	RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE	8,324	79 km
2016	PINNACLE MOUNTAIN	7,869	100 km
2016	MAPLE SPRINGS	7,696	78 km
2001	SHARP	6,039	92 km
2024	RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE	5,154	88 km
2024	RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN	4,570	85 km
2013	BEAVER DAM	4,336	71 km
2021	UNNAMED	3,888	87 km
2021	DUTCH CREEK	3,845	86 km
2019	COW CAMP	3,786	87 km
2014	UNNAMED	3,298	39 km
2016	CAMP BRANCH	3,234	55 km
2023	PANTHER KNOB	3,170	49 km
2019	JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX	3,120	55 km
2010	COW CAMP-A	2,953	87 km
2022	UNNAMED	2,933	94 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	6.3 in	Coldest
February	40°F (5°C)	5.9 in
March	48°F (9°C)	7.1 in	Wettest
April	55°F (13°C)	5.2 in
May	62°F (17°C)	5.8 in
June	69°F (20°C)	5.1 in
July	75°F (24°C)	5.5 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	5.2 in
September	66°F (19°C)	5.0 in
October	56°F (14°C)	4.6 in	Driest
November	48°F (9°C)	5.5 in
December	40°F (5°C)	5.8 in

Helen has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 39°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.1") and October the driest (4.6").

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Helen is located in White County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent, a rural community. 44.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 31% above the national average of 33.7%. 96.0% have completed high school. 17.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.8 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 84% of the vote, a 68.5-point margin. 74.8% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 4 EV charging stations. There are 2 public libraries serving the community. 42 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 83% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 84%

D 15.5%

Winner: Republican by 68.5 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	7
Traffic Accidents	5
Avg Accident Severity	4.0 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	44.0%
	31% above US avg
High School+	96.0%
Graduate Degree+	17.3%
School Test Score	5.80

A+ Education Grade (4.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 8	Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent
Population Density	225/sq mi
Total Area	2.2 sq mi
County	White County County

Services

Broadband Access	74.8%
Avg Download Speed	99.8 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	73.2 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	4
Alt Fuel Stations	4
Public Libraries	2
Healthcare Facilities	42
Restaurants	105
Retail Stores	131

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	24.0 min
Drive Alone	83.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	7.1%

Average costs for common services in Helen. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$241 ($144–$385)
Specialist Visit	$337 ($193–$530)
Urgent Care Visit	$193 ($96–$337)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,119 ($770–$4,815)
Dental Cleaning	$125 ($72–$193)
Dental Filling	$241 ($144–$385)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$43 ($24–$72)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$72 ($48–$116)
Brake Pad Replacement	$289 ($144–$482)
Tire Rotation	$39 ($19–$72)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$578 ($385–$963)
Battery Replacement	$193 ($96–$337)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$96 ($58–$144)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$87 ($48–$135)
HVAC Repair	$385 ($144–$770)
HVAC System Install	$6,741 ($3,852–$11,556)
Roof Repair	$963 ($385–$1,926)
Roof Replacement	$8,667 ($5,297–$14,445)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,445 ($482–$3,371)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,445 ($4,815–$28,890)
DUI Defense	$4,815 ($1,926–$9,630)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,445 ($770–$2,889)
Will Preparation	$482 ($193–$963)
Trust Preparation	$2,408 ($963–$4,815)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($14–$43)
Women's Haircut	$53 ($29–$96)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$144 ($72–$241)
Manicure	$24 ($14–$43)
Pedicure	$39 ($24–$63)
Massage (1 Hour)	$77 ($48–$125)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.95 ($2.89–$5.30)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.37 ($2.41–$4.82)
Loaf of Bread	$3.66 ($2.41–$5.30)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.33 ($2.89–$6.26)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.30 ($3.85–$7.22)
Rice (per lb)	$0.96 ($0.58–$1.73)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$135 ($77–$241)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$67 ($29–$144)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$67 ($39–$116)
Internet (Monthly)	$67 ($39–$96)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$63 ($29–$96)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$82 ($48–$144)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$193 ($72–$482)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,926 ($1,156–$3,371)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$67 ($29–$125)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.70–$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$96 ($29–$241)
Driver's License Renewal	$29 ($14–$72)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,156 ($578–$2,408)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$963 ($482–$1,926)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$385 ($193–$674)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$48 ($24–$96)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$963 ($385–$2,408)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,038 ($4,815–$28,890)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$58 ($29–$96)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$96 ($48–$193)
Dog Grooming	$58 ($29–$96)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$39 ($19–$72)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$289 ($144–$482)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$193 ($96–$385)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$470
Toddler	$442
Preschool	$442
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$446
Toddler	$420
Preschool	$420

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in White County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Accommodation & Food Services	1,805	122	$26,601	2.09
Retail Trade	1,481	144	$32,666	1.56
Manufacturing	737	40	$60,232	0.95
Construction	734	98	$62,850	1.47
Other Services	272	59	$36,484	0.95
Administrative & Waste Services	236	49	$35,698	0.42
Agriculture & Forestry	217	16	$56,610	2.83
Arts & Entertainment	178	18	$20,822	1.12
Real Estate	161	35	$29,256	1.09
Finance & Insurance	152	32	$79,330	0.39
Wholesale Trade	78	18	$67,014	0.21
Information & Technology	69	11	$61,283	0.39
Unclassified	27	40	$63,032	2.04

Radio Stations near Helen

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
News/Talk 550 WDUN	news, talk	AAC+ 64 kbps
My Country 99.3	country	AAC+ 32 kbps
WAZX 101.9 FM	regional mexican	MP3 192 kbps

Campgrounds Near Helen

27 campgrounds found near Helen.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
Cliffside Lake Shelters	5.0/5	2	$30–$40
THOMPSON CREEK PARK SHELTER (GA)	5.0/5	1	Free
Toto Creek Campground	4.7/5	9	Free
VAN HOOK GLADE	4.7/5	12	$24–$40
Dockery Lake Recreation Area	4.5/5	11	$8
DUCKETT MILL	4.5/5	111	Free
JACKRABBIT MOUNTAIN	4.5/5	92	$20–$40
Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area	4.5/5	34	$26–$125
OLD FEDERAL	4.5/5	84	Free
STANDING INDIAN CAMPGROUND	4.5/5	81	$26–$100
Tate Branch Campground (Clayton, GA)	4.5/5	18	$15
BALD RIDGE CREEK	4.4/5	82	Free
BOLDING MILL	4.4/5	97	Free
LAKE RABUN BEACH RECREATION AREA	4.4/5	75	$26–$85
Deep Hole Recreation Area	4.3/5	9	$15
Desoto Falls Recreation Area	4.3/5	23	$20–$40
Frank Gross Campground	4.3/5	8	$8
Sarah's Creek Campground (Clayton, GA)	4.3/5	19	$10
Cooper Creek Campground (GA)	4.2/5	25	$15–$30
Low Gap Campground	4.2/5	13	$12
LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA	4.1/5	41	$24–$48
Tallulah River Campground	4.1/5	16	$15
Andrew's Cove Campground	4.0/5	10	$12–$18
Upper Chattahoochee River Campground	3.8/5	19	$12
BOLDING MILL SHELTERS (GA)	3.0/5	2	$50
LITTLE HALL SHELTER (GA)	3.0/5	1	$50
FERN SPRINGS DAY USE PICNIC AREA	—	—	Free

National Parks Near Helen

32 national parks and monuments found near Helen.

Park	Type	Fee
Amicalola Falls State Park	State Park	Free
Black Rock Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area	National Recreation Area	$5
Devils Fork State Park	State Park	Free
Don Carter State Park	State Park	Free
Fort Loudon	State Park	Free
Fort Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Fort Yargo State Park	State Park	Free
Gorges State Park	State Park	Free
Great Smoky Mountains National Park	National Park	Free
Hiwassee/Ocoee	State Park	Free
Hiwassee/Ocoee	State Park	Free
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park	National Battlefield Park	$5
Keowee-Toxaway State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Hartwell State Park	State Park	Free
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Moccasin Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Mossy Creek State Park	State Park	Free
North Oconee River Greenway	State Park	Free
Oconee State Park	State Park	Free
Pisgah View State Park	State Park	Free
President's Park	State Park	Free
Richard B. Russell State Park	State Park	Free
Scott Hudgens Park	State Park	Free
Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel Park	State Park	Free
Sweetwater Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Tallulah Gorge State Park	State Park	Free
Tugaloo State Park	State Park	Free
Unicoi State Park	State Park	Free
Victoria Bryant State Park	State Park	Free
Vogel State Park	State Park	Free
Watson Mill Bridge State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near Helen

371+ trails found near Helen.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
BARTRAM NRT - NANTAHALA RD	68.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ANST - NANTAHALA RD	52.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BARTRAM	35.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHATTOOGA RIVER CANOE TRAIL	27.4	WATER	—	—	—
DUNCAN RIDGE	21.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHUNKY GAL	21.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE	14.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TOCCOA CANOE TRAIL	13.4	WATER	—	—	—
RIM TRAIL	12.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CHATTOOGA RIVER TRAIL	9.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DUNCAN RIDGE	9.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WINE SPRINGS LOOP	8.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
COOSA BACKCOUNTRY	8.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RIM TRAIL	8.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
STONEWALL FALLS MOUNTAIN BIKE	8.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
APPALACHIAN APPROACH TRAIL	8.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
OAKEY MOUNTAIN ORV TRAIL	6.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ROCKY BALD LOOP	6.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BEECH CREEK	6.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ANST - TUSQUITEE RD	5.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PANTHER CREEK TRAIL	5.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HIKE INN LODGE	5.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DAVENPORT MT ATV	5.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE	5.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BIG INDIAN LOOP	5.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
LADYSLIPPER	5.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LAKE RUSSELL LOOP	4.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WAGON TRAIN	4.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PARK CREEK	4.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DARNELL CREEK HORSE TRAIL	4.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RABBIT RIDGE	4.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
MILLER TREK	4.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BULL MOUNTAIN	4.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SMITH CREEK TRAIL	4.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WHITE TWISTER MOUNTAIN BIKE TR	4.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
BROAD RIVER	4.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HURRICANE CREEK LOOP	4.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
JAKE MOUNTAIN TRAIL	4.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BARE HARE TRAIL	4.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
TRESTLE LOOP	4.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
KIMSEY CREEK	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COVER	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FRADY BRANCH LOOP	3.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MOATES KNOB OHV TRAIL	3.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
JAKE/BULL CONNECTOR TRAIL	3.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
PARK RIDGE	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LEATHERWOOD CREEK	3.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
COOSA BACKCOUNTRY	3.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FDR-872 JONES CREEK DAM TRAIL	3.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CENTRAL LOOP	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
ARKAQUAH	3.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
YELLOW MOUNTAIN	3.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BLACK BRANCH TRAIL	3.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
ROUNDTOP MOUNTAIN	3.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BALD SPRINGS	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
RIM TRAIL	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BIG INDIAN LOOP	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
RABUN BALD	2.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SNEAKING CREEK	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
DARNELL CREEK HORSE TRAIL LOOP	2.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NELSON COVE	2.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LOWER TRAIL RIDGE	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SOURWOOD	2.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
LANCE CREEK TRAIL	2.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
JACKS KNOB	2.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NICHOLSON GAP	2.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DOCKERY LAKE	2.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DEEP GAP BRANCH	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MILL SHOALS TRAIL	2.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BEAR HAIR GAP	2.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAVEN CLIFFS	2.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BLACKWELL GAP LOOP	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
LATHAM CEMETARY	2.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BRIDGE GAP	2.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MOSS CREEK TRAIL	2.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
ROCKHOUSE CREEK	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
HIGHTOWER LOOP	2.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
OPPOSUM CREEK TRAIL	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
TRAIL RIDGE	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE	2.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
3 FORKS	2.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FDR-83 BULL MOUNTAIN CUTOFF	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
3 FORKS	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MOUNT YONAH	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
YELLOW PATCH	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NO- TELL TRAIL	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEAR PEN GAP	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ARKAQUAH	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JACKRABBIT MOUNTAIN	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LOGAN TURNPIKE	2.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COCHRAN CREEK FALLS	2.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JACKS KNOB	1.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ACCESS	1.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LONG BRANCH	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ANDREWS COVE	1.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TURNER CREEK TRAIL	1.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
ROCKY MOUNTAIN	1.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BURRELL COVE	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SLAUGHTER CREEK	1.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FREEMAN	1.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CLIFFTOP VISTA	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HOLCOMB CREEK TRAIL	1.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HUSKINS BRANCH	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
THOMAS BRANCH	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RHODODENDRON TRAIL	1.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SHORTOFF	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CHINQUAPIN	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COOPER CREEK	1.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BLY GAP	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
YOTEE'S RUN	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
FAR BALD SPRINGS	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SHINBONE	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BLACKWELL GAP LOOP	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SASAFRASS	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
RAMSEY BEND NORTH	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
TIMBER RIDGE	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LOWER TRAIL RIDGE	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SALLY FREE TRAIL	1.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PEAR ORCHARD	1.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
UPPER RIDGE	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
WHISSENHUNT LOOP	1.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CHOGA	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FDR-662A CLAY CREEK TRAIL	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
4 TOES	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE INDIAN	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DUKES CREEKS FALLS	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HIGH SHOALS	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAMSEY BEND SOUTH	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
RAMSEY BEND CONNECTOR	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RHODODENDRON LAKE ACCESS	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MOON WALK	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WHITLEY GAP SHELTER	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ANGEL FALLS	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SILER BALD SHELTER	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE FIRES CREEK	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BRISTOL	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FDR-23A-NIMBLEWILL BRANCH	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WHOOP-DE-DOS	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BEECH GAP	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PHILLIPS RIDGE	1.1	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HIGH POINT	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RUFUS MORGAN	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BURNT TREE PENINSULA	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WARWOMAN DELL NATURE TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DESOTO FALLS	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHURCH COVE CONNECTOR	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
HEMLOCK FALLS	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FARMER TOP OVERLOOK	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MINGUS	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LAKE WINFIELD SCOTT	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JARRARD GAP	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LAKE CHATUGE	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FDR-662A WEST CANE CREEK TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WEST FORK	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
OMPHUS RIDGE	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RANGER RUN	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SLAUGHTER CREEK	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAMSEY BEND SOUTH A	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
RAVEN ROCK	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WAGON TRAIN	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COLEMAN RIVER	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BIG SCALEY	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TIMBER RIDGE	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SCALY MOUNTAIN	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ADDIS GAP	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FRADY BRANCH PARKING SPUR	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAMSEY BLUFF	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CLIFFSIDE LOOP	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BARTRAM CHATTOOGA CONNECTOR	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PICKENS NOSE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLEN FALLS	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NANCYTOWN LAKE LOOP	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DOCKERY LAKE	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BYRON HERBERT REECE	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HOMESITE ROAD	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PARKING LOT TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SHOPE GAP	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LICKLOG	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PEGGY CREEK CONNECTOR	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CLIFFTOP NATURE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLEN FALLS	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RANGER FALLS	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DOUBLE BRIDGES OHV TRAIL	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
INDIAN RIDGE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LAKESHORE	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WASLICK POPLAR	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HURRAH RIDGE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FALL CREEK PORTAGE	0.6	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CAMP SHORTCUT	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NIMBLEWILL BRANCH -C SPUR	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
PINNACLE	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BRASSTOWN BALD	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SABA BEACH	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
BIG LAUREL FALLS	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DAVENPORT MOUNTAIN ATV SPUR	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PARALLEL TRAIL	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
RIDGE TOP TRAIL	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LEATHERWOOD LOOP	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RABUN BEACH ACCESS	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JACKRABBIT MOUNTAIN CONNECTOR	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BLUE ROCK MOUNTAIN	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ANNA RUBY FALLS	0.5	AC- ASPHALT	Yes	—	—
COURTHOUSE GAP	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BLIZZARD TRAIL	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
COOPER CREEK	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WATERGUAGE	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RIDGE RUNNER	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
EAST BOUND-N-DOWN	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
RAMSEY BEND SOUTH B	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHEROKEE LAKE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NOTTELY RIVER CONNECTOR	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
CHINQUAPIN CONNECTOR	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JONES KNOB	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAMSEY BEND CONNECTOR A	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
ROCKY COVE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
POTTS MEMORIAL	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
STONEWALL SPUR B	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
THRIFTS FERRY PORTAGE	0.3	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VAN HOOK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COPPERHEAD TRAIL	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
OLD RIDGE ROAD	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SKITTY CREEK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PARK CR RIDGE CONNECTOR	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BEAR HAIR GAP SPUR	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SUTTON HOLE	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RANGER RUN	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DOUBLE BRIDGES CONNECTOR	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
JARRARD GAP	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALBERT MOUNTAIN	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COVER	0.3	ASPHALT	Yes	—	—
COVER	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
EARLS FORD PORTAGE	0.3	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SANDY FORD PORTAGE	0.3	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	—
RAMSEY BEND NORTH SPUR	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
BEAR HAIR GAP	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SILER BALD VISTA	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SOSEBEE COVE	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RIDGE RUNNER	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
RATTLESNAKE TRAIL	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CC LOOP	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WOODS HOLE SHELTER SPUR	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BETTY CREEK GAP	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MINNEHAHA	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WOODALL SHOALS PORTAGE	0.2	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WOODS HOLE SHELTER SPUR	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DICKS CREEK FALLS	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HIGHTOWER CONNECTOR	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BLACK BRANCH CONNECTOR	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
STONEWALL SPUR A	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
RAMSEY BLUFF	0.1	ASPHALT	Yes	—	—
WILSON LICK	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HWY 76 PORTAGE	0.1	ASPHALT	—	—	—
CONNECTOR	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ANNA RUBY PICNIC	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
KIMSEY CREEK CONNECTOR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DRY FALLS	0.1	ASPHALT	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HELTON CREEK FALLS	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PANTHER CREEK REC. AREA	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MILLER TREK CONNECTOR	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HORSE TROUGH FALLS	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MOONEY FALLS	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TRESTLE LOOP CONNECTOR	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
TRACKROCK	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LION'S EYE	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BULL SLUICE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BECKY BRANCH FALLS	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PANTHER CREEK TRAIL	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MOONEY FALLS SPUR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RANGER RUN CONNECTOR	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
RUFUS MORGAN SPUR	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FRADY BRANCH LOOP	0.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SABA BEACH SPUR	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
HIGH SHOALS FALLS SPUR	0.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
4 TOES CONNECTOR	0.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LEATHERWOOD LOOP	0.0	ASPHALT	Yes	—	—
DUKES CREEK LOWER FALLS	0.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FARMER TOP CONNECTOR	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
DUKES CREEKS FALLS	0.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—

Historical Trends — Helen

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	520	$23,750
2015	527	$41,250
2017	541	$44,500
2019	554	$43,984
2021	545	$65,125
2023	599	$83,654

Museums in Helen

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
ROLLINS PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		8002413754	$47,368,467
CLEVELAND BETTER HOME TOWN	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$80,623
UNION COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1 TOWN SQUARE	7067455493	$79,353
BYRON HEBERT REECE SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	8552 GAINESVILLE HWY	7067452034	$56,864
WHITE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7068653225	$35,150
CORNELIA DEPOT ASSOCIATION	GENERAL MUSEUM
GEORGIA HERITAGE ASSOCIATION	ART MUSEUM		7067545989
HABERSHAM COUNTY HISTORICAL SCOIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	228 N MAIN ST	7067762009
HABERSHAM COUNTY WALL OF HONOR	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 1113	7067782136
LOUDERMILK BOARDING HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7067782001
REGIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA	GENERAL MUSEUM

Libraries in Helen

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
NORTHEAST GEORGIA REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM	204 ELLISON STREET, SUITE F	0.0	285,324
MOUNTAIN REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM	698 MILLER STREET	0.0	242,756

Farmers Markets in Helen

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Clarkesville Farmers Market	583 Grant St	05/04/2013 to 10/26/2013	Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Northeast Georgia. Locally Grown.net - Habersham County site	295 E. Green St.	April to December	Wed:5:00 PM - 7:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Union County Farmers Market	148 Old Smokey Rd	06/02/2018 to 10/27/2018	Tue: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
White County Farmers Market	66 East Kytle Street	06/01/2012 to 09/31/2012	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;

Hotels in Helen

14 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Best Western Plus

Country Inn & Suites

Days Inn

Fairfield Inn & Suites Helen

Hampton Inn Helen

Heidi Motel

Helendorf River Inn, Suites & Conference Center

Holiday Inn Express

Mountain View Lodge

Quality Inn

The Castle Inn

The Riverbend Hotel And Cabins

Unicoi Lodge

Restaurants in Helen

19 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alpine Pizza & Ice Cream Haus

Bodensee Restaurant

Cafe International

Cimmi's Country Cafe

Cowboys & Angels Restaurant & Bar

Francesco's restobar

Helen's Country Cafe

Hofbrauhaus Restaurant and G.I. Germany Pub

Honeybrook Catering

Huddle House

Muller's Famous Cafe

Nacoochee Grill

Nacoochee Village Tavern & Pizzeria

Old Heidelberg

Paul's on the River Steakhouse & Lounge

Q'Paso Latin Grub

Spice 55

The Pink Pig

Troll Tavern

Cafes in Helen

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brew Varian Cafe

Frogtown Cellars Helen Tasting Room

Hofer's of Helen Bakery & Cafe

Yonah Coffee Company

Castles in Helen

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Uhuburg Castle

Clinics in Helen

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castle Rock Hormone Health

Gas Stations in Helen

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banks in Helen

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

United Community Bank

Gyms in Helen

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Innsbruck POA Fitness Center

Golf Courses in Helen

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Innsbruck Golf Club

Pharmacies in Helen

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
RANDY'S HELEN PHARMACY	8016 SOUTH MAIN STREET	706-878-0066

EV Charging Stations in Helen

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Chattahoochee	1180 Edelweiss street	Blink Network	3		J1772	public
Valhalla Resort Hotel - Tesla Destination	688 Bahn Innsbruck	Tesla Destination	3		J1772 TESLA	public

Cell Towers in Helen

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
480 RIVER ROAD (71929)	GTOWER	152
100 CAREY COX DR (71883)	GTOWER	100
297 LOBOLLY DRIVE	TOWER	91
297 LOBOLLY DRIVE	TOWER	91
LOT 18, 2ND LAND DISTRICT	TOWER	87
LOT 18, 2ND LAND DISTRICT	TOWER	87
(Grizzly Road) 7255 Highway 19 North	LTOWER	79
(Grizzly Road) 7255 Highway 19 North	LTOWER	79
7255 Highway 19 North (117623)	LTOWER	79
2750 CRANE MILL ROAD (102623)	GTOWER	79
69 Hester Valley Road (82966)	LTOWER	77
531 Christian Camp Lane (71930)	LTOWER	76
50 SHAKE RAG ROAD (71800)	LTOWER	65
56 SHAKE RAG ROAD	TOWER	59
1860 Daybreak Road (71899)	GTOWER	56
11 National Forest Service Rd (86311)	GTOWER	53

Fire Stations in Helen

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Helen Fire & Rescue	120 Unicoi ST	Mostly volunteer			706-878-3676

Bridges in Helen

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1941	280	10,200	P
Arch (Deck)	Concrete	1938	140	6,540	F
Culvert	Steel	1936	41	6,540	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1959	160	2,510	F
Culvert	Steel	1935	44	2,360	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1997	121	2,010	G
Culvert	Concrete	1959	36	1,740	F
Culvert	Concrete	1963	32	1,140	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete	2001	75	580	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1988	117	366	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete	1986	140	366	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1964	108	366	F
Channel Beam	Concrete	2019	34	170	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1951	29	140	F
Slab	Concrete	1954	45	31	F
Frame	Wood or Timber	1989	30	27	F
Culvert	Aluminum/Wrought Iron/Cast Iron	1994	20	25	G
Slab	Concrete	1994	100	25	F

Airports Near Helen

44 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Western Carolina Regional Airport	—	Medium Airport
Aiken Field	—	Small Airport
Air Acres Airport	—	Small Airport
Arrendale Forest Strip	—	Small Airport
B Tree Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Barrow County Airport	WDR	Small Airport
Big Creek Flying Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Blairsville Airport	—	Small Airport
Blue Ridge Skyport Airport	—	Small Airport
Broad River Air Park	—	Small Airport
Cherokee County Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Chukkar Farm Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Deer Crossing Airport	—	Small Airport
Doug Bolton Field	—	Small Airport
Ebeneezer Airport	—	Small Airport
Elliott Field	—	Small Airport
Fly-N-S Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Franklin County Airport	—	Small Airport
Gwinnett County Briscoe Field	LZU	Small Airport
Habersham County Airport	—	Small Airport
Hannah Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Hawks Nest Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Heaven's Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
High Valley Airpark	—	Small Airport
Hudson River Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Jackson County Airport	—	Small Airport
Jackson County Airport	—	Small Airport
King Sky Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport	GVL	Small Airport
Lumpkin County Wimpys Airport	—	Small Airport
Macon County Airport	—	Small Airport
Martin Campbell Field	—	Small Airport
Mountain Airpark	—	Small Airport
Papas Place Airport	—	Small Airport
Pickens County Airport	—	Small Airport
Providence Landing	—	Small Airport
Reagans Roost Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Sossamon Field (Unused)	—	Small Airport
STOL-It Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Stoney Point Field	—	Small Airport
Tellico Plains Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
The Flying W Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Toccoa Airport - R.G. Letourneau Field	TOC	Small Airport
Tusquittee Landing Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Helen

3 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Cornelia Police Department
Helen Police Department
Hiawassee Police Department	50 River Street

Grocery Stores in Helen

4 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Alpine Chevron	Convenience Store	8217 S Main St
Bettys Country Store	Other	18 Yonah St
Circle K 1222	Convenience Store	7934 S Main St
DOLLAR GENERAL 7157	Other	8160 S MAIN ALPINE S/C UNIT B7

Post Offices in Helen

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Helen Post Office	7976 South Main Street

Treatment Centers in Helen

3 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Avita Community Partners - Cleveland MH/SA Clinic	Both	706-348-4060
Avita Community Partners - Habersham County MH/SA Clinic	Both	706-894-3700
MedMark Treatment Centers - Blairsville	Substance Abuse	706-781-6987

DOL Wage Violations in Helen

9 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $293,526 in back wages owed to 152 employees.

Violations

$293,526

Back Wages Owed

152

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Baymont Inn & Suites	SIGNIFICANT	—	30545	—	1	$145,425	$1,531	95
America's Best Value Inn	SIGNIFICANT	—	30545	—	1	$120,000	$30,000	4
Quality Inn	—	Choice Hotels	30545	—	1	$10,533	$1,317	8
Grannys Famous Funnel Cake Haus	—	—	30545	—	1	$4,807	$185	26
Hofbrau Riverfront Hotel	—	—	30545	—	1	$4,743	$2,371	2
Econo Lodge of Helen	—	Choice Hotels	30545	—	1	$3,827	$3,827	1
Alpine Valley Inn - Helen	—	—	30545	—	1	$2,317	$579	4
Alpine Pizza & Ice Cream Haus	—	—	30545	—	1	$946	$105	9
Super 8 Helen	—	Wyndham Hotels	30545	—	1	$929	$310	3

Churches & Religious Organizations in Helen

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
CENTER BAPTIST CHURCH	109 ELROD RD
CHATTAHOOCHEE CHRISTIAN CHURCH INC	PO BOX 994
ECHO MINISTRIES	PO BOX 757
HELEN FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH INC	PO BOX 626

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Frequently Asked Questions About Helen

What is the population of Helen?

Helen has a population of 470 residents and is located in Georgia. The population density is 225 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 63.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 40.4% female and 59.6% male.

Is Helen expensive to live in?

Helen has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 96.3 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $83,654, 11% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $344,000 (22% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $842 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Helen safe?

Public safety is a concern in Helen, with a violent crime rate of 1,512 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 14,745 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Helen receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Helen?

Helen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 72.7 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 44.

How is the job market in Helen?

The job market in Helen is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $773. There are 846 business establishments in the area, including 105 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 7.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Helen?

The median home value in Helen is $344,000. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $315,936. For renters, the median monthly rent is $842. Fair market rent is $1,023 for a 1-bedroom and $1,203 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 68.1%. The average annual property tax is $3,970.

How are the schools in Helen?

Schools in Helen score 5.8 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 44.0% of adults in Helen hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 96.0% have completed high school. 17.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Helen?

The obesity rate in Helen is 33.3% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 12.6% of adults are smokers. 21.1% are physically inactive. 21.8% of residents report depression. 9.6% lack health insurance. 68.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:7,110.

What is transportation like in Helen?

The average commute in Helen is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 83% of workers drive alone to work, and 7.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Helen?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Helen is 95.5% White, 2.6% Hispanic or Latino. 94.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 5.6% speak Spanish. 18.2% of the population are military veterans. 19.4% of residents have a disability. 89.3% have health insurance coverage.

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Cleveland, GA 3,529 pop · 7.9 mi Clarkesville, GA 1,827 pop · 13.3 mi Demorest, GA 2,335 pop · 14.5 mi Clermont, GA 1,316 pop · 16.0 mi Hiawassee, GA 1,300 pop · 16.5 mi Young Harris, GA 1,087 pop · 17.1 mi Cornelia, GA 4,813 pop · 17.3 mi Baldwin, GA 3,728 pop · 18.0 mi Mount Airy, GA 1,475 pop · 18.3 mi Raoul, GA 2,211 pop · 18.8 mi Dahlonega, GA 7,194 pop · 18.9 mi Alto, GA 1,187 pop · 19.0 mi Lula, GA 2,903 pop · 21.8 mi Clayton, GA 2,420 pop · 21.8 mi

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