Helen, GA

Living in Helen

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Bikeability 38
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Walkability 84
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Commute 31
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Public Transit 38
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Affordability 76
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Public Safety 84
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Airports 64
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 21
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Schools 42
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Residents

574 Population +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

$44k Median 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

$228k Median Home Value -$135k (2010–19)
33% Built 2000 or Later
$716 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Helen, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Helen, GA

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Colleges

Colleges near Helen, GA

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Piedmont College
14 miles, SE
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Young Harris College
17 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Helen, GA

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Union General Hospital
19 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Helen, GA

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McGhee Tyson Airport
78 miles, N
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