Living in St. Helens, OR
St. Helens SnackAbility
8Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
7
Safety
8
Amenities
9
Education
6
Commute
4
St. Helens, OR Crime Report
225Total Crimes
1,630.4Total Crimes / 100k People
-36.52%
Below National Average
St. Helens, OR Cost Of Living
110St. Helens's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
St. Helens, Oregon Info Snack
St. Helens is the county seat of Columbia County, Oregon. It was founded by Captain H. M. Knighton, a native of New England, in 1845 as "Plymouth". The name was changed to St. Helens in the latter part of 1850 for its view of Mount St. Helens, roughly 39 miles (63 km) away in Washington. The city is approximately 28 miles (45 km) northwest of Portland. Its population was 12,883 at the 2010 census.
Population
13,446
Unemployment
6.4%
Poverty
18.8%
Median Home
$206,800
Median Income
$48,311
Median Rent
$878
St. Helens, OR Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Cacophony | GFDL
Source: Public Domain
Source: Wikipedia User Cacophony | GFDL
Rankings for St. Helens in Oregon
Best Places Around St. Helens
1
Woodland, WA Population 5,912
2
Kelso, WA Population 11,983
3
Columbia, PA Population 10,389
4
Battle Ground, WA Population 19,932
5
Hazel Dell, WA Population 21,066
6
Vancouver, WA Population 178,413
7
Mount Vista, WA Population 8,703
8
Five Corners, WA Population 18,559
9
Orchards, WA Population 23,020
Map Of St. Helens, OR
Population over time in St. Helens
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 13,446 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 13,254 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 13,169 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 13,055 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 13,017 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 12,985 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 12,807 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 12,706 | 1.3% |
| 2009 | 12,544 | - |
| Crime/100k | St. Helens | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 152.2 | 285.5 | 368.9 |
| Murder | 0.0 | 2.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 7.2 | 60.8 | 86.2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 79.7 | 175.6 | 246.8 |
| Property Crime | 1478.3 | 2894.0 | 2199.5 |
| Burglary | 94.2 | 389.1 | 376.0 |
| Larceny | 1268.1 | 2109.9 | 1594.6 |
| Car Theft | 115.9 | 395.1 | 228.9 |
Race / Ethnicity in St. Helens
| Race | St. Helens | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.7% | 76.0% | 61.1% |
| African American | 0.3% | 1.8% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 4.2% | 5.4% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 8.0% | 12.8% | 17.8% |
Household Income For St. Helens, Oregon
| Income | St. Helens | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.0% | 6.0% | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.4% | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.5% | 9.3% | 9.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.8% | 9.7% | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.1% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.3% | 18.4% | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.9% | 13.2% | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.4% | 14.5% | 14.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.2% | 5.7% | 6.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.3% | 5.7% | 7.0% |
Gender in St. Helens
| Gender | St. Helens | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.4% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.6% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in St. Helens for adults over 25
| Education | St. Helens | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 23.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 31.0% | 26.0% | 21.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
