St. Helens, OR

Living in St. Helens

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Bikeability 28
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Walkability 44
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Commute 22
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Public Transit 22
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Affordability 70
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Public Safety 80
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Airports 88
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Hospitals 93
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Colleges 42
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Schools 38
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Residents

14k Population +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

$51k Median 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

$228k Median Home Value +$41k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$813 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near St. Helens, OR

Private Schools

Private Schools near St. Helens, OR

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Colleges

Colleges near St. Helens, OR

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Hospitals

Hospitals near St. Helens, OR

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Airports

Airports near St. Helens, OR

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Mahlon Sweet Field
121 miles, S
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Roberts Field
137 miles, SE