At a Glance
Median Income
$185,153
$35,718 per capita
Home Value
$228,400
Zillow: $277,656
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
13.2% smoking rate
How Helix Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Helix's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Helix a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Helix residents earn a median household income of $185,153 , which is 146% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,718. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,534 business establishments, including 174 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Helix is $228,400 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,656. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
10.8% of adults in Helix hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Helix has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population415
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density3,192/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans28.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$185,153
Per Capita$35,718
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$4,552M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,069
Housing
A+
Home Value$228,400
Rent
Ownership91.2%
Zillow$277,656
Housing Units171
Rent Burden24.9%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,639/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain17.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,756 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 30%
Commute33 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Helix was built in 1938.
41.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 174 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.