Helenwood, Tennessee

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Population in 2010: 865.
Population change since 2000: +2.2%
Males: 408  (47.2%)
Females: 457  (52.8%)
Median resident age:

80.4 years
Tennessee median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 37755, 37756.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $-679,357,642 (it was $18,148 in 2000)
Helenwood $-679,357,642
TN $65,254

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,659 (it was $9,217 in 2000)

Helenwood town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-818,038,201 (it was $51,900 in 2000)
Helenwood $-818,038,201
TN $284,800
March 2022 cost of living index in Helenwood: 78.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Helenwood is 66 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (84.3%), American (15.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1395 feet

Land area: 2.76 square miles.

Population density: 314 people per square mile   (very low).

Helenwood, Tennessee map

5 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.6%
Tennessee:

2.8%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Helenwood town:

0.7% ($373)
Tennessee:

0.8% ($715)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Knoxville, TN (45.7 miles , pop. 173,890).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fayette, KY (111.1 miles , pop. 260,512).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (410.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Huntsville, TN (1.7 miles ),
Oneida, TN (2.3 miles ),
Robbins, TN (2.7 miles ),
Elgin, TN (2.7 miles ),
Norma, TN (3.1 miles ),
Winfield, TN (3.3 miles ),
Sunbright, TN (3.8 miles ),
Pine Knot, KY (4.2 miles )

Latitude: 36.42 N, Longitude: 84.54 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 423

Distribution of median household income in Helenwood, TN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Helenwood, TN in 2022

Helenwood satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
Tennessee:

3.0%
Most common industries in Helenwood, TN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (15.1%)
  • Health care (13.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (10.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.4%)
  • Food (4.9%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (4.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (25.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (10.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.3%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.1%)
  • Food (5.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.1%)
  • Public administration (5.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (30.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (9.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.3%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (9.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.6%)
  • Personal & laundry services (5.6%)
Most common occupations in Helenwood, TN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (12.5%)
  • Cashiers (9.1%)
  • Construction laborers (7.5%)
  • Top executives (4.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.2%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (13.9%)
  • Construction laborers (12.7%)
  • Top executives (7.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.0%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (5.7%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Cashiers (5.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (15.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10.3%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (10.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (10.3%)
  • Registered nurses (6.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.6%)
  • Therapists (4.7%)

Average climate in Helenwood, Tennessee

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Helenwood-area historical tornado activity is below Tennessee state average. It is 3% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.1 miles away from the Helenwood town center killed 7 people and injured 150 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1974, a category F4 tornado 19.5 miles away from the town center .

Earthquake activity:

Helenwood-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Tennessee state average. It is 96% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 127.6 miles away from Helenwood center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 54.0 miles away from Helenwood center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 231.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 146.8 miles away from Helenwood center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 191.9 miles away from the city center
On 12/12/2018 at 09:14:43, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 MW, Depth: 4.9 mi) earthquake occurred 57.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Scott County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 6, Winter Storms: 4, Winds: 2, Flash Flood: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Helenwood topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Helenwood:

  • HUNTSVILLE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; HUNTSVILLE, TN)
  • SCOTT COUNTY HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 7 miles away; ONEIDA, TN)
  • ONEIDA NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; ONEIDA, TN)
  • DEACONESS HOMECARE (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; ONEIDA, TN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Helenwood:

  • University of the Cumberlands (about 31 miles; Williamsburg, KY; Full-time enrollment: 3,585)
  • Roane State Community College (about 38 miles; Harriman, TN; FT enrollment: 4,302)
  • Pellissippi State Community College (about 39 miles; Knoxville, TN; FT enrollment: 7,271)
  • Somerset Community College (about 45 miles; Somerset, KY; FT enrollment: 4,698)
  • The University of Tennessee-Knoxville (about 48 miles; Knoxville, TN; FT enrollment: 25,483)
  • Lincoln Memorial University (about 51 miles; Harrogate, TN; FT enrollment: 3,706)
  • Tennessee Technological University (about 57 miles; Cookeville, TN; FT enrollment: 9,761)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Mid - County Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Helenwood: Helenwood Baptist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Marcum Cemetery (1), Reed Cemetery (2), Pemberton Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: West Branch Phillips Creek (A), Cherry Fork Creek (B), Sulphur Creek (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotels: Grand Vista Hotel & Suites (11597 Scott Highway), Holiday Inn Exp-Big South Fork (11597 Scott Highway), Galloway Inn (299 Galloway Dr).

Scott County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Tennessee:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

66.3%
Whole state:

67.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.0%
Whole state:

5.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
3 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000

Banks with branches in Helenwood (2011 data):

  • The First National Bank of Oneida: Central Branch at Route 1, branch established on 1966/01/26. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $203.3 mil, Deposits: $173.5 mil, headquarters in Oneida, TN, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 5 total offices
  • First Trust and Savings Bank, Oneida, Tennessee: Scott High Drive Branch at Scott High Drive And Highway 63, branch established on 1988/09/19. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $148.9 mil, Deposits: $126.7 mil, headquarters in Oneida, TN, positive income, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Mccreary Bancshares Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Helenwood:

  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 100.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Helenwood:

  • High school or higher: 15.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 4.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

23.9
Tennessee average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Helenwood, TN (based on Scott County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5,80723
Mainline Protestant3632
Black Protestant2172
Catholic321
Other-1
None15,809-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Scott County:

2.28 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Scott County:

0.46 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

0.46 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 17
Here:

7.74 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.16 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Scott County:

3.19 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

6.56 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Scott County:

11.2%
State:

11.4%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.6%
Tennessee:

30.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Scott County:

15.2%
Tennessee:

13.5%

Businesses in Helenwood, TN

  • U-Haul: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Helenwood:

  • WKVL (850 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)
  • WOCV (1310 AM; 1 kW; ONEIDA, TN; Owner: ONEIDA BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WECO (940 AM; 5 kW; WARTBURG, TN; Owner: MORGAN COUNTY B/CASTING CO.)
  • WQBB (1040 AM; daytime; 10 kW; POWELL, TN; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WEKC (710 AM; daytime; 4 kW; WILLIAMSBURG, KY; Owner: GERALD PARKS)
  • WNOX (990 AM; 10 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN)
  • WWAM (820 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JASPER, TN; Owner: SHELTON BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WFLI (1070 AM; 50 kW; LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, TN; Owner: WFLI, INC.)
  • WATO (1290 AM; 5 kW; OAK RIDGE, TN)
  • WVLZ (1180 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: KIRKLAND WIRELESS BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRJZ (620 AM; 5 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: TENNESSEE MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Helenwood:

  • WDVX (89.9 FM; CLINTON, TN; Owner: CUMBERLAND COMMUNITIES COMMUNI CORP.)
  • WECO-FM (101.3 FM; WARTBURG, TN; Owner: MORGAN COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WEKX (102.7 FM; JELLICO, TN; Owner: WHITLEY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WOKI-FM (100.3 FM; OAK RIDGE, TN; Owner: OAK RIDGE FM, INC.)
  • WUOT (91.9 FM; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE)
  • WMIK-FM (92.7 FM; MIDDLESBORO, KY; Owner: GATEWAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WIMZ-FM (103.5 FM; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMM., CORP.)
  • WWSR (105.7 FM; ROCKWOOD, TN; Owner: SOUTHERN MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WJXB-FM (97.5 FM; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WGSQ (94.7 FM; COOKEVILLE, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMKW (89.3 FM; CROSSVILLE, TN; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WOWF (102.5 FM; CROSSVILLE, TN; Owner: PEG BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEZJ-FM (104.3 FM; WILLIAMSBURG, KY; Owner: WHITLEY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WDEB-FM (103.9 FM; JAMESTOWN, TN; Owner: BAZ BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCLC-FM (105.1 FM; JAMESTOWN, TN; Owner: BIBLE BELIEVERS NETWORK, INC.)
  • WMKZ (93.1 FM; MONTICELLO, KY; Owner: MONTICELLO-WAYNE COUNTY MEDIA, INC.)
  • WQLA-FM (104.9 FM; LA FOLLETTE, TN; Owner: LAFOLLETTE BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WYLV (89.1 FM; ALCOA, TN; Owner: FOOTHILLS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKYM (101.7 FM; MONTICELLO, KY; Owner: STEPHEN W. STAPLES JR.)
  • WBZH (92.7 FM; HARRIMAN, TN; Owner: SOUTHERN MEDIA GROUP, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Helenwood:

  • WVLT-TV (Channel 8; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: WVLT LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WKOP-TV (Channel 15; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: EAST TENNESSEE PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WBIR-TV (Channel 10; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: GANNETT PACIFIC CORPORATION)
  • WATE-TV (Channel 6; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: WATE, G.P.)
  • WDTT-LP (Channel 38; LENOIR CITY, TN; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WTNZ (Channel 43; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • WEEE-LP (Channel 32; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPXK (Channel 54; JELLICO, TN; Owner: PAXSON KNOXVILLE LICENSE, INC.)
  • Helenwood, Tennessee
  • Fatal accident count21
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents38
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:8
  • Fatalities24
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents56
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1
  • Tennessee average
  • Fatal accident count16643
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents24856
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons6007
  • Fatalities18509
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents40541
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1191
See more detailed statistics of Helenwood fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 135ft / 41.2mTotal length
  • $3,807,000Total costs
  • 57,272Total average daily traffic
  • 5,984Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Helenwood, TN - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21910-1919
  • 11930-1939
  • 21970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 51990-1999
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Helenwood, TN

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Helenwood)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

60 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Helenwood)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 177RG (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: LYCOMING IO-360-A1B6D (200 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 52660, N52660, N-52660, Serial Number: 177RG1235, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 06/30/1977, Certificate Issue Date: 03/09/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Steven Hunter Yancey, Po Box 159, Helenwood, TN 37755
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 421B (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 8, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 172 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-520 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 52JV, N52JV, N-52JV, Serial Number: 421B0459, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 08/01/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 02/12/2019
    Registrant (LLC): L And D Associates LLC, Po Box 40, Helenwood, TN 37755

2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 22. The highest number of fires - 53 took place in 2011, and the least - 2 in 2016. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Helenwood, TN When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (51.5%), and Outside Fires (34.9%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Helenwood, TN
    • 16751.5%Structure Fires
    • 11334.9%Outside Fires
    • 278.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 175.2%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Helenwood, TN
Most common first names in Helenwood, TN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James2567.2 years
William1767.0 years
George1473.8 years
Mary1370.5 years
John975.0 years
Fred779.0 years
Eva577.8 years
Albert563.4 years
Charles563.2 years
Thelma570.7 years
Most common last names in Helenwood, TN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Phillips4469.3 years
Sexton2671.4 years
Jeffers2571.0 years
West1673.0 years
King1470.6 years
Reed1370.9 years
Newport1378.2 years
Bowling1274.9 years
Marcum1175.8 years
Brown1072.0 years
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Helenwood, TN
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Helenwood compared to Tennessee state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Helenwood on our top lists:

  • #73 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most cars per house, population 500+"
  • #12 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2011"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating from other counties between 2010 and 2011"
  • #49 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000"
  • #50 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000"
There are 3 pilots and 4 other airmen in this city.
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