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St. Helen, MI
Census-designated place in Roscommon County, Michigan.
Population
2,929
Land area
5.7sq mi
People per sq mi
511
ZIP codes
0
St. Helen and its ZIP codes
St. Helen at a glance
- St. Helen is about 2.9 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $44,871 a year, 38% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $95,600 (59% below Michigan) and median rent is $741 a month.
Local data for St. Helen, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
St. Helen, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,871
Poverty rate
32.8%
Median home value
$95,600
Median rent
$741/mo
Homeownership
84.8%
Bachelor's or higher
10.8%
Median age
52.9
Average commute
29.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (974), Irish Americans (375), Polish Americans (159).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Roscommon County. PPP loans are for St. Helen.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,313
6,103 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,345
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$266M
FY 2026, $11,344 per person
How people get to work
St. Helen, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.1%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle3.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.8%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 29.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
St. Helen, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
209
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
7
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 11°F
29.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in St. Helen, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.6%
U.S. 33.3% +10.3 pts
Diabetes
18.1%
U.S. 12.1% +6.0 pts
Smoking
23.2%
U.S. 12.8% +10.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near St. Helen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West BranchCity | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| PrudenvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| RoscommonVillage | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| Rose CityCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| Houghton LakeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 10.8 |
| LuptonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.2 |
| Skidway LakeCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 11.3 |
| MioCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 8.4 |
| GraylingCity | 25 mi | 2 |
| GladwinCity | 26 mi | 2.9 |
| PrescottVillage | 27 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is St. Helen, MI in?
- St. Helen is in Roscommon County, Michigan.
- What is the population of St. Helen, MI?
- About 2,929 people live in St. Helen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near St. Helen?
- Nearby places include West Branch (11 mi), Prudenville (13 mi), Roscommon (13 mi), Rose City (16 mi), Houghton Lake (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023