Helena, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
571 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,650 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$132,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$450 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$647 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Newberry County
4
Newberry Urban Area
4
South Carolina
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Newberry County
4
Newberry Urban Area
4
South Carolina
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 42
Feb 4 0 46
Mar 4 0 53
Apr 2 0 60
May 2 0 69
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 4 0 79
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 3 0 62
Nov 2 0 52
Dec 4 0 44

Hazards

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.

Liberal (47%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, SC State Senate District 18, SC State House District 40, SC
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Schools

Newberry Elementary
1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Newberry Middle
1 miles, S • 1 star
Boundary St Elementary
2 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Newberry Academy
2 miles, E • 5 star
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Colleges

Newberry College
2 miles, E • 1.9 star
Presbyterian College
18 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Piedmont Technical College
28 miles, W • 1.4 star
Charzanne Beauty College
29 miles, W • 1 star
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Hospitals

Newberry County Memorial Hospital
2 miles, E • 4.1 star
Ghs Laurens County Memorial Hospital
22 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Union Medical Center
30 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Self Regional Healthcare
30 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
38 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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