Helen, GA
Living in Helen
Bikeability38
Walkability84
Commute31
Public Transit38
Affordability76
Public Safety84
Airports64
Hospitals72
Colleges21
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools42
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
574Population+251 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
36%College-Educated+16% (2010–19)
59%Family Households+15% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate26%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$23k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+27% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
76%Lived Here Last Year-24% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K7%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector73%
Self-employed17%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office18%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van82%
Walked10%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$228kMedian Home Value-$135k (2010–19)
33%Built 2000 or Later
$716Median Monthly Rent+$269 (2010–19)
22%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200932%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198928%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K35%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity84%
LP gas13%
Utility gas1%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Helen
United States45
Georgia43
White County21
Property Crime in Helen
United States48
Georgia59
White County34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 6 | 1 |
| Feb | 41 | 6 | 1 |
| Mar | 48 | 6 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Helen
Inland Flooding48
Tornado23
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Helen, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Helen, GA
White Creek Christian Academy
8 miles, S
Rabun Gap Nacoochee School
13 miles, SE
The Torch Christian Academy
14 miles, SE
Chattahoochee Christian School
15 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Helen, GA
Truett McConnell University
8 miles, S
Piedmont College
14 miles, SE
Young Harris College
17 miles, NW
University of North Georgia
19 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Helen, GA
Mountain Lakes Medical Center
14 miles, SE
Chatuge Regional Hospital
17 miles, N
Union General Hospital
19 miles, NW
Stephens County Hospital
23 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Helen, GA
McGhee Tyson Airport
78 miles, N
Asheville Regional Airport
84 miles, NE
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
84 miles, SW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
86 miles, E