Helena, OH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
284 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
83.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,417 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$130,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$468 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$830 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
81.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sandusky County
1
Fremont Urban Area
1
Ohio
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Sandusky County
2
Fremont Urban Area
2
Ohio
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 9 25
Feb 2 6 28
Mar 2 4 37
Apr 3 1 49
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 3 0 71
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 42
Dec 3 6 30

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, OH State Senate District 26, OH State House District 88, OH
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Schools

Gibsonburg High School
3 miles, N • 3.7 star
Gibsonburg Middle School
3 miles, N • 3.7 star
James J Hilfiker Elementary School
4 miles, N • 4.1 star
Lakota Middle School
5 miles, SW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Terra State Community College
7 miles, E • 1.4 star
Tiffin University
16 miles, S • 2.3 star
Tiffin Academy of Hair Design
17 miles, S • 1 star
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Hospitals

Memorial Hospital
8 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Fostoria Community Hospital
14 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital
17 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Toledo Express Airport
32 miles, NW • 1 star
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