Michigan
St. Helen is a small town in Michigan with a population of 2,841. Residents earn $42,091 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, St. Helen receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. St. Helen offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in St. Helen is $42,091, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. The poverty rate of 19.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in St. Helen is $85,300, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $728 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
St. Helen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches, including 53.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 97.3% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
| 80% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,091 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,267 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $765 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,282 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.9% |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 583 |
| County GDP | $854M |
| Restaurants | 74 |
| Healthcare | 50 |
| Retail | 122 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,612 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.58% |
| Commute Time | 29.2 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |
| Census Median | $85,300 |
| 70% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $728 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,612 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.58% |
| Obesity | 43.0% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.5% |
| Heart Disease | 7.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.2% |
| Asthma | 12.7% |
| COPD | 11.6% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.3% |
| Depression | 31.3% |
| Mental Distress | 22.8% |
| Physical Distress | 17.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.1% |
| Premature Death | 12,762/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 44.3°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.6 inches |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 53.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 496/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3587°N, 84.4118°W |
| County FIPS | 26143 |
Winner: Republican by 32.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.5% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 496/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Restaurants | 74 |
| Retail Stores | 122 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 29.2 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |