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Helena

MississippiCDP

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Helena

Total population

975

Median home value

$189,600

10.2%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$101,750

Helena$102k
National$74k
Elevation3 m
Land area10.85 km²
Coordinates30.49°, -88.51°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation
3 m
Area
10.85 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Helena is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States. It is part of the Moss Point Metropolitan Statistical Area. Per the 2020 Census, the population was 983.

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History & geography

History

A post office operated under the name Helena from 1910 to 1924.

Geography

Helena is in eastern Jackson County, east of Escatawpa and north of Moss Point. Interstate 10 passes south of the community, and Pascagoula, the county seat, is to the southwest. According to the United States Census Bureau, the Helena CDP has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
54.6
Median home value
$189,600
Housing units
435
Poverty rate
10%
Unemployment
1.7%

Race & ethnicity

White
76.8%
Black
1.2%
Asian
17.4%
Hispanic
0%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
30.4881
Longitude
-88.5056
Water area
—
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
41.6%
Diabetes
13.5%
Adult obesity
41.3%
Binge drinking
16.8%
Adult smoking
21.8%
No leisure activity
35%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
259,296
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • Northern Mockingbird
    Mimus polyglottos (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    9,372
  • Blue Jay
    Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    8,201
  • Northern Cardinal
    Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    7,630
  • Eastern Bluebird
    Sialia sialis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    6,808
  • Carolina Wren
    Thryothorus ludovicianus (Latham, 1790) · Aves
    6,687
  • Laughing Gull
    Leucophaeus atricilla (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    6,374
  • Red-bellied Woodpecker
    Melanerpes carolinus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    6,199
  • Mourning Dove
    Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    5,967

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total
20
Elementary
10
Middle
3
High
4
Other
3

Largest nearby schools

  • PASCAGOULA HIGH SCHOOL
    High · Pascagoula · 1,187 students · 15.8:1 ratio
  • WILLIAM M COLMER MIDDLE SCHOOL
    Middle · PASCAGOULA · 554 students · 13.2:1 ratio
  • TRENT LOTT ACADEMY
    Middle · Pascagoula · 538 students · 12:1 ratio
  • MOSS POINT HIGH SCHOOL
    High · MOSS POINT · 455 students · 9.7:1 ratio
  • MARTIN BLUFF
    Elementary · Gautier · 402 students · 12.2:1 ratio
  • MOSS POINT KREOLE PRIMARY SCHOOL
    Elementary · MOSS POINT · 394 students · 12.7:1 ratio
  • GAUTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    Elementary · Gautier · 387 students · 11.1:1 ratio
  • MAGNOLIA MIDDLE SCHOOL
    Middle · MOSS POINT · 381 students · 12.3:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)
2
Largest magnitude
3.5
Largest event
2011-02-18

Most recent

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

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Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
4.81
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,755

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
62
Avg daily Wikipedia views
2
Attention level
Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Helena

Ports of Memphis, TN; Helena, AR; and ports on lower Mississippi River (miles 620 to 954 AHP)
1993
Ports of Memphis, TN, Helena, AR and ports on lower Mississippi River, miles 620 to 954 AHP
United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. · 1983
Slave Sites on Display
Helena Woodard · 2019
Authorizing construction of a toll bridge across the Mississippi River at or near Friar Point, Miss
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce · 1938
I acted from principle
I acted from principle
William M. McPheeters · 2002
Flood insurance study
United States. Federal Insurance Administration. · 1977
Blues traveling
Blues traveling
Steve Cheseborough · 2001
The 47th Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Williamson, David · 2012

Search results from Open Library.

Recent natural events nearby

Wildfires, storms and other events from NASA EONET (last 12 months, within 250 mi).

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Recently spotted species

Nearest stream gauge

Events

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Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • Wikidata
  • • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
  • • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
  • • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • • CDC PLACES
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library
  • • NASA EONET