Helen, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
0 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,458 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$109,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$275 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$574 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Raleigh County
4
Beckley Metro Area
4
West Virginia
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Raleigh County
5
Beckley Metro Area
4
West Virginia
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 9 30
Feb 3 7 34
Mar 4 3 42
Apr 4 0 51
May 5 0 61
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 0 44
Dec 4 5 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 85%
Hillary Clinton 13%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, WV State Senate District 9, WV Delegate District 42, WV
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Schools

Mullens Elementary School
4 miles, W • 2.8 star
Mullens Middle School
5 miles, W • 1.9 star
Sophia-Soak Creek Elementary
5 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Valley College-Beckley
12 miles, NE • 1 star
Academy of Careers and Technology
14 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Raleigh General Hospital
12 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Beckley Arh Hospital
14 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Welch Community Hospital
20 miles, W • 4.1 star
Princeton Community Hospital
22 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Greenbrier Valley Airport
52 miles, E • 1 star
Yeager Airport
53 miles, N • 1.4 star
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