Helena, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Newberry County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
571 Population 402/sq mi density
$132,100 Home Value $157,499 Zillow
$892 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Helena, SC

At a Glance

Home Value
$132,100
53% below
Zillow: $157,499
Median Rent
$892/mo
23% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.5%
9% below
77.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
18.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.1%
37% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Helena Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Helena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
47%
Rent
77%
Poverty
150%
Bachelor's
91%
Unemployment
83%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Helena a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Helena is $132,100 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,499. Median rent is $892/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Education

30.5% of adults in Helena hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% below the national average). 77.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Helena has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population571
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density402/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$62,495
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty18.6%
County GDP$2,034M
Avg Weekly Wage$943

Housing

Home Value$132,100
Rent$892
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$157,499
Housing Units416
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity44.1%
Diabetes17.2%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death13,000/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
Elevation519 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.5%
High School+77.0%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute14 min
Broadband69.3%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Helena was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Aiken Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.