St. Helens, OR
Living in St. Helens
Bikeability28
Walkability44
Commute22
Public Transit22
Affordability70
Public Safety80
Airports88
Hospitals93
Colleges42
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools38
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation+1k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate32%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income-$2k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office22%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$228kMedian Home Value+$41k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$813Median Monthly Rent+$203 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier24%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K29%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity53%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas43%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in St. Helens
United States45
Oregon34
Portland Metro Area36
Columbia County15
Property Crime in St. Helens
United States48
Oregon58
Portland Metro Area63
Columbia County14
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump47%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 9 | 1 |
| Feb | 40 | 7 | 1 |
| Mar | 45 | 7 | 0 |
| Apr | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 10 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 10 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in St. Helens
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding21
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near St. Helens, OR
Private Schools
Private Schools near St. Helens, OR
Columbia County Christian School
3 miles, SW
Scappoose Adventist School
6 miles, SW
Cedar Tree Classical Christian School
10 miles, SE
The Gardner School of Arts & Sciences
12 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near St. Helens, OR
University of Portland
20 miles, S
Concordia University-Portland
22 miles, SE
Linfield College-School of Nursing
23 miles, S
Pacific Northwest College of Art
24 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near St. Helens, OR
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
12 miles, SE
Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center
20 miles, SE
Peacehealth St John Medical Center
20 miles, N
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Westside
22 miles, S
Airports
Airports near St. Helens, OR
Portland International Airport
21 miles, SE
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
113 miles, N
Mahlon Sweet Field
121 miles, S
Roberts Field
137 miles, SE