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Helen, GA
City in White County, Georgia.
Population
415
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
199
ZIP codes
0
Helen and its ZIP codes
Local data for Helen, GA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for White County. PPP loans are for Helen.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,122
9,423 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,597
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$219M
FY 2026, $7,824 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Helen, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
405
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
70
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 29°F
72.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Helen, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.3%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Helen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sautee-NacoocheeCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 3.6 |
| YonahCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 3.1 |
| ClevelandCity | 7.9 mi | 3.9 |
| ClarkesvilleCity | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| DemorestCity | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| ClermontTown | 16 mi | 3 |
| HiawasseeCity | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| Young HarrisCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| BlairsvilleCity | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| CorneliaCity | 17 mi | 4.1 |
| Mount AiryTown | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| BaldwinCity | 19 mi | 5.6 |
| DahlonegaCity | 19 mi | 8.9 |
| AltoTown | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| RaoulCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2 |
| TigerTown | 20 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Helen, GA in?
- Helen is in White County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Helen, GA?
- About 415 people live in Helen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Helen?
- Nearby places include Sautee-Nacoochee (2.8 mi), Yonah (4.5 mi), Cleveland (7.9 mi), Clarkesville (14 mi), Demorest (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023