Helena, Mississippi
Quick Statistics
Helena is a community in Jackson County, Mississippi, home to about 975 people spread across 4.2 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $44,760 a year, and a typical home is worth about $189,600. About 20.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 87.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 18 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Mississippi towns GeoStat tracks, Helena ranks number 198 of 420 in population, number 13 in median household income, number 69 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Helena typically top out near 91°F in July, while January nights average about 41°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Escatawpa, MS | 2.3 mi. | 3,494 |
| 2. | Moss Point, MS | 4.6 mi. | 11,957 |
| 3. | Big Point, MS | 7.2 mi. | 731 |
| 4. | Pascagoula, MS | 9.3 mi. | 21,710 |
| 5. | Grand Bay, AL | 9.7 mi. | 3,553 |
| 6. | Wade, MS | 10.2 mi. | 1,183 |
| 7. | Vancleave, MS | 10.8 mi. | 5,078 |
| 8. | Gautier, MS | 10.8 mi. | 19,046 |
What is the population of Helena, Mississippi?
Helena has a population of about 975 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Helena, Mississippi in?
Helena is located in Jackson County, Mississippi.
What is the median home value in Helena, Mississippi?
The median home value in Helena is about $189,600, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Helena, Mississippi?
The median personal income in Helena is about $44,760 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Helena, Mississippi?
Since 1950, 76 tornadoes have been recorded in Jackson County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Helena, Mississippi?
Typical July highs run about 91 degrees and January lows about 41 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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