Helen Township, MN
Living in Helen Township
Bikeability12
Walkability16
Commute65
Public Transit22
Affordability37
Public Safety88
Airports53
Hospitals87
Colleges60
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools73
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
838Population+6 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
81%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate33%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household81%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$84kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector73%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office17%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$260kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$761Median Monthly Rent+$4 (2010–19)
78%Owner-Occupied-18% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached98%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier35%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K27%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas72%
Utility gas5%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Helen Township
United States45
Minnesota28
McLeod County16
Property Crime in Helen Township
United States48
Minnesota45
McLeod County27
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 8 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Helen Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding29
Tornado20
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Helen Township, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Helen Township, MN
First Lutheran School
4 miles, W
Emanuel Lutheran School
4 miles, E
St John S Lutheran School
8 miles, E
St Pauls Lutheran School
10 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Helen Township, MN
Crown College
18 miles, NE
Gustavus Adolphus College
30 miles, S
Herzing University-Minneapolis
36 miles, NE
Martin Luther College
37 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Helen Township, MN
Glencoe Regional Health Services
4 miles, NW
Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center
10 miles, S
Ridgeview Medical Center
15 miles, NE
Hutchinson Health
17 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Helen Township, MN
St. Cloud Regional Airport
55 miles, N
Rochester International Airport
97 miles, SE
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
114 miles, N