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Helix, OR
City in Umatilla County, Oregon.
Population
471
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
3,715
ZIP codes
0
Helix and its ZIP codes
Helix at a glance
- Helix is about 84 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
Local data for Helix, OR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Umatilla County. PPP loans are for Helix.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,613
32,978 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,991
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$727M
FY 2026, $9,081 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Helix, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
650
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
213
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 27°F
17.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Helix, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Helix
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AdamsCity | 7.4 mi | 0.4 |
| AthenaCity | 8.4 mi | 0.6 |
| WestonCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| UmapineCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| KirkpatrickCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.6 |
| RiversideCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| CayuseCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| Gopher FlatsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| Touchet, WACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| MissionCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.6 |
| PendletonCity | 14 mi | 11.6 |
| Milton-FreewaterCity | 14 mi | 2 |
| TutuillaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 20 |
| Green MeadowsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| College Place, WACity | 19 mi | 3.5 |
| Garrett, WACensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Helix, OR in?
- Helix is in Umatilla County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Helix, OR?
- About 471 people live in Helix, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Helix?
- Nearby places include Adams (7.4 mi), Athena (8.4 mi), Weston (11 mi), Umapine (12 mi), Kirkpatrick (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023