St. Helens, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
14,152 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$82,123 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$350,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$512 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,148 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Columbia County
2
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro Metro Area
3
Oregon
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Columbia County
2
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro Metro Area
5
Oregon
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 8 1 37
Feb 6 1 40
Mar 6 0 45
Apr 4 0 49
May 3 0 54
Jun 2 0 59
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 2 0 59
Oct 4 0 50
Nov 9 0 43
Dec 9 0 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 49% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right.

Liberal (50%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 13%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, OR State Senate District 16, OR State House District 31, OR
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Schools

St Helens Middle School
<1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 3.2 star
Columbia County Education Campus
<1 miles, NE • 1.9 star
St Helens High School
1 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Clark College
17 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Peacehealth St John Medical Center
20 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Portland International Airport
21 miles, S • 3.7 star
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
113 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Mahlon Sweet Field
121 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Roberts Field
137 miles, S • 1.4 star
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