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Helena, SC
Census-designated place in Newberry County, South Carolina.
Population
716
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
505
ZIP codes
0
Helena and its ZIP codes
Helena at a glance
- Helena is about 2.9 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $38,651, 44% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,300 (39% below South Carolina) and median rent is $931 a month.
Local data for Helena, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Helena, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,651
Poverty rate
24.2%
Median home value
$157,300
Median rent
$931/mo
Homeownership
60.5%
Bachelor's or higher
19.8%
Median age
51.2
Average commute
15.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (19).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Newberry County. PPP loans are for Helena.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,566
14,441 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,782
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$291M
FY 2026, $7,711 per person
How people get to work
Helena, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.9%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 15.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Helena, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
561
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
106
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 31°F
46.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Helena, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.2%
U.S. 33.3% +11.9 pts
Diabetes
22.5%
U.S. 12.1% +10.4 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.1%
U.S. 11.1% +3.0 pts
Cities near Helena
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NewberryCity | 2 mi | 9.2 |
| SilverstreetTown | 5.7 mi | 3.3 |
| ProsperityTown | 7.8 mi | 2 |
| PomariaTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| JoannaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| Little MountainTown | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| WhitmireTown | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| ClintonCity | 18 mi | 10.5 |
| PeakTown | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| ChapinTown | 19 mi | 2.1 |
| Cross HillTown | 19 mi | 3.2 |
| MountvilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.9 |
| SaludaTown | 20 mi | 3.2 |
| JenkinsvilleTown | 21 mi | 0.1 |
| Ninety SixTown | 23 mi | 1.9 |
| CarlisleTown | 24 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Helena, SC in?
- Helena is in Newberry County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Helena, SC?
- About 716 people live in Helena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Helena?
- Nearby places include Newberry (2 mi), Silverstreet (5.7 mi), Prosperity (7.8 mi), Pomaria (13 mi), Joanna (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023