At a Glance
Median Income
$42,091
$29,267 per capita
Home Value
$85,300
Zillow: $209,862
Median Rent
$728/mo
24.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
19.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
23.7% smoking rate
How St. Helen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Helen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Helen a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
St. Helen residents earn a median household income of $42,091 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,267. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 583 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Helen is $85,300 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,862. Median rent is $728/month, with 24.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
9.5% of adults in St. Helen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Helen has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,841
Median Age54.6 yrs
Density496/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$42,091
Per Capita$29,267
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty19.9%
County GDP$854M
Avg Weekly Wage$765
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,300
Rent$728
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$209,862
Housing Units2,554
Rent Burden24.1%
Health
Obesity43.0%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking23.7%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death12,762/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain29.6 in/yr
Elevation1,201 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute29 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in St. Helen was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.