Helena, MS
Living in Helena
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
42
Public Transit
1
Affordability
100
Public Safety
90
Airports
21
Hospitals
23
Colleges
25
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
1
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.2k
Population
-260 (2010–19)
46 y
Median Age
+15 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
-7% (2010–19)
69%
Family Households
-28% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate49%
Some College31%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$34k
Median Household Income
-$17k (2010–19)
73%
Above Poverty
-16% (2010–19)
29 mi
Average Commute
100%
Lived Here Last Year
+12% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K40%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K3%
$150K to $199K3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance42%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office14%
Service7%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Housing
$104k
Median Home Value
+$19k (2010–19)
4%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
-$101 (2010–19)
74%
Owner-Occupied
-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached86%
Mobile home14%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197957%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K48%
$150K to $199K3%
$300K to $399K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity89%
LP gas11%
Crime
Violent Crime in Helena
United States45
Mississippi57
Gulfport Metro Area25
Jackson County19
Property Crime in Helena
United States48
Mississippi57
Gulfport Metro Area70
Jackson County52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(73%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump83%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 7 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 8 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 52 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Helena
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding40
Tornado34
Coastal Flooding12
Hurricane Force Winds5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Helena, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Helena, MS
Grace Baptist Academy
16 miles, W
Lighthouse Baptist Academy
19 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Helena, MS
University of South Alabama
24 miles, NE
Spring Hill College
26 miles, NE
University of Mobile
31 miles, NE
United States Sports Academy
37 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Helena, MS
Singing River Health System
8 miles, S
Baypointe Behavioral Health
22 miles, NE
Providence Hospital
23 miles, NE
Merit Health Biloxi
24 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Helena, MS
Mobile Regional Airport
21 miles, NE
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
34 miles, W
Pensacola International Airport
79 miles, E
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
84 miles, NW