Helix, Oregon

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Population in 2022: 191 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +4.4%
 
Males: 70  (37.0%)
Females: 121  (63.0%)
Median resident age:

41.8 years
Oregon median age:

40.5 years

Zip code: 97835

Estimated median household income in 2022: $194,556 (it was $32,292 in 2000)
Helix:

$194,556
OR:

$75,657

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $40,690 (it was $13,338 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $280,620 (it was $81,300 in 2000)
Helix:

$280,620
OR:

$475,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $237,354; detached houses: $238,803; mobile homes: $216,302
March 2022 cost of living index in Helix: 89.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 14.0%
(14.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 62.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents, 3.5% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Helix, OR (2022)
    • 21359.5%White alone
    • 12936.0%Two or more races
    • 257.0%Hispanic
    • 20.6%American Indian alone
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Ancestries: American (43.0%), German (35.0%), European (5.0%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Incorporated in 1903

Elevation: 1754 feet

Land area: 0.11 square miles.

Population density: 1,670 people per square mile   (low).

Helix, Oregon map

2 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.1%
Oregon:

8.5%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Helix city:

1.1% ($925)
Oregon:

1.2% ($1,687)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Kennewick, WA (34.3 miles , pop. 54,693).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Portland, OR (193.7 miles , pop. 529,121).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (813.9 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Adams, OR (2.7 miles ),
Athena, OR (2.9 miles ),
Weston, OR (3.4 miles ),
Kirkpatrick, OR (3.5 miles),
Umapine, OR (3.5 miles ),
Riverside, OR (3.6 miles),
Mission, OR (3.6 miles ),
Cayuse, OR (3.6 miles)

Latitude: 45.85 N, Longitude: 118.66 W

Area code: 541

Distribution of median household income in Helix, OR in 2022
Distribution of house value in Helix, OR in 2022

Helix satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.1%
Oregon:

3.9%
Population change in the 1990s: +33 (+22.0%).
Most common industries in Helix, OR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (15.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.3%)
  • Construction (6.9%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (6.9%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.2%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (5.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (21.6%)
  • Construction (10.8%)
  • Public administration (10.8%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (8.1%)
  • U. S. Postal service (8.1%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (8.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Public administration (23.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (19.0%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (14.3%)
  • Social assistance (14.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (9.5%)
  • Pharmacies & drug stores (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Helix, OR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (10.3%)
  • Cashiers (6.9%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (5.2%)
  • Religious workers (5.2%)
  • Child care workers (5.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (16.2%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (8.1%)
  • Religious workers (8.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (8.1%)
  • Extraction workers (8.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.4%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (19.0%)
  • Child care workers (14.3%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (9.5%)
  • Registered nurses (9.5%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (9.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (9.5%)
  • Librarians, curators, and archivists (4.8%)

Average climate in Helix, Oregon

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Helix, Oregon average temperatures Helix, Oregon average precipitation Helix, Oregon humidity Helix, Oregon wind speed Helix, Oregon snowfall Helix, Oregon sunshine Helix, Oregon clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 61.2. This is about average.

City:

61.2
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.64. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 12.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.64
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Helix-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Oregon state average. It is 1278% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 267.4 miles away from Helix center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 4/13/1949 at 19:55:42, a magnitude 7.0 (7.0 UK) earthquake occurred 206.8 miles away from Helix center, causing $80,000,000 total damage
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.5 MB, 6.6 MS, 6.8 MW, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 205.5 miles away from the city center, causing $2,000,000,000 total damage and $305,000,000 insured losses
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 374.7 miles away from the city center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 399.8 miles away from Helix center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.8 MD, Depth: 32.2 mi) earthquake occurred 213.5 miles away from Helix center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Umatilla County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 3, Landslides: 2, Mudslides: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Helix topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Helix:

  • ST ANTHONY HOME CARE SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; PENDLETON, OR)
  • ST ANTHONY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; PENDLETON, OR)
  • ST ANTHONY HOSP HOME CARE AND HOSPICE (Hospital, about 14 miles away; PENDLETON, OR)
  • EASTERN OREGON TRAINING CENTER (Hospital, about 15 miles away; PENDLETON, OR)
  • MILTON FREEWATER HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; MILTON FREEWATER, OR)
  • EASTERN OREGON PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (Hospital, about 15 miles away; PENDLETON, OR)
  • PENDLETON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 16 miles away; PENDLETON, OR)

Amtrak station near Helix:

  • 14 miles: PENDLETON (320 SW COURT AVE.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, intercity bus service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Helix:

  • Walla Walla Community College (about 24 miles; Walla Walla, WA; Full-time enrollment: 4,263)
  • Columbia Basin College (about 36 miles; Pasco, WA; FT enrollment: 5,111)
  • Eastern Oregon University (about 46 miles; La Grande, OR; FT enrollment: 3,127)
  • Lewis-Clark State College (about 88 miles; Lewiston, ID; FT enrollment: 3,199)
  • Washington State University (about 95 miles; Pullman, WA; FT enrollment: 25,055)
  • University of Idaho (about 99 miles; Moscow, ID; FT enrollment: 10,416)
  • Yakima Valley Community College (about 103 miles; Yakima, WA; FT enrollment: 3,632)

Public high school in Helix:

  • HELIX SCHOOL (Students: 160, Location: 120 MAIN, Grades: KG-12)
See full list of schools located in Helix

Library in Helix:

  • HELIX PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $20,356; Location: 119 COLUMBIA ST; 7,426 books; 163 audio materials; 392 video materials; 27 state licensed databases; 10 print serial subscriptions; 1 electronic serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Helix: Helix Rural Fire Protection District 7 Station 1 Headquarters (A), Helix City Hall (B), Helix Public Library (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Lowell Stockman - Politician.

Umatilla County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Helix and their reported violations in the past:

HELIX, CITY OF (Population served: 190, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-11-2009), St Compliance achieved (DEC-17-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-28-2009)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-16-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-23-2009), St Compliance achieved (DEC-17-2009)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In SEP-2009, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (OCT-02-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-19-2009)
  • 30 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

3.4 people
Oregon:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

83.6%
Whole state:

63.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.3%
Whole state:

8.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Helix:

Marital status in Helix, OR
  • Never married: 29.2%
  • Now married: 61.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.4%
  • Divorced: 6.1%

For population 25 years and over in Helix:

  • High school or higher: 97.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
  • Unemployed: 3.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.2
Oregon average:

11.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Helix, OR (based on Umatilla County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic11,4026
Evangelical Protestant9,81675
Other5,10717
Mainline Protestant3,57524
None45,989-
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: 16
Umatilla County:

2.18 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 4
Umatilla County:

0.55 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

0.33 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 13
This county:

1.78 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

2.01 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
Here:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 58
Umatilla County:

7.92 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

9.93 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.8%
State:

7.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

32.4%
Oregon:

25.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

16.9%
Oregon:

14.2%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Helix:

51.0%
Oregon:

49.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

49.6%
Oregon:

46.8%

Average BMI:
Helix:

29.2
Oregon:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

21.3%
Oregon:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Helix:

13.7%
Oregon:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
Oregon:

6.8

Overweight people:
Helix:

39.8%
Oregon:

33.3%

General health condition:
Helix:

56.9%
Oregon:

56.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

81.0%
Oregon:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Helix, OR Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 1$8,120$97,4400$0
Water Supply 1$7,334$88,0080$0
Local Libraries 0$0 2$849
Totals for Government 2$15,454$92,7242$849

Helix government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $62,000 ($324.61)
    Water Utilities: $41,000 ($214.66)
    General - Other: $28,000 ($146.60)
    Libraries: $22,000 ($115.18)
    Regular Highways: $16,000 ($83.77)
    General Public Buildings: $3,000 ($15.71)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($10.47)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Financial Administration: $49,000 ($256.54)
    Water Utilities: $16,000 ($83.77)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $81,000 ($424.08)

Helix government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $4,000 ($20.94)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $24,000 ($125.65)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $14,000 ($73.30)
    General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($10.47)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $40,000 ($209.42)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $51,000 ($267.02)
    Highways: $12,000 ($62.83)
    General Local Government Support: $3,000 ($15.71)
  • Tax - Property: $50,000 ($261.78)

Helix government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $10,000 ($52.36)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,000 ($26.18)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,000 ($26.18)

Helix government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $145,000 ($759.16)

Strongest AM radio stations in Helix:

  • KUMA (1290 AM; 5 kW; PENDLETON, OR; Owner: ROUND-UP RADIO, INC.)
  • KUJ (1420 AM; 5 kW; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: ALEXANDRA COMMUNICATIONS)
  • KFLD (870 AM; 10 kW; PASCO, WA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KONA (610 AM; 5 kW; KENNEWICK-RICHLAND-P, WA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KTBI (810 AM; daytime; 50 kW; EPHRATA, WA; Owner: TACOMA BROADCASTERS, INCORPORATED)
  • KALE (960 AM; 5 kW; RICHLAND, WA; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KTIX (1240 AM; 1 kW; PENDLETON, OR; Owner: KSRV, INC.)
  • KOHU (1360 AM; 4 kW; HERMISTON, OR; Owner: WESTEND RADIO, LLC)
  • KQQQ (1150 AM; 25 kW; PULLMAN, WA; Owner: RADIO PALOUSE, INC.)
  • KGDC (1320 AM; 1 kW; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: BRIDGE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLWJ (1090 AM; daytime; 2 kW; UMATILLA, OR; Owner: UMATILLA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWEI (1260 AM; 50 kW; WEISER, ID; Owner: TREASURE VALLEY BROADCASTING CO.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Helix:

  • KOLW (97.9 FM; MILTON-FREEWATER, OR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KUJ-FM (99.1 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: ALEXANDRA COMMUNICATIONS)
  • KRKL (93.3 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KHSS (100.7 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: TWO HEARTS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KUMA-FM (107.7 FM; PENDLETON, OR; Owner: ROUND-UP RADIO, INC.)
  • KWHT (103.5 FM; PENDLETON, OR; Owner: KSRV, INC.)
  • KNLT (95.7 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KWWS (89.7 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KGTS (91.3 FM; COLLEGE PLACE, WA; Owner: WALLA WALLA COLLEGE)
  • KONA-FM (105.3 FM; KENNEWICK, WA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KLRF (88.5 FM; MILTON-FREEWATER, OR; Owner: LIFETALK RADIO, INC.)
  • KUBQ (98.7 FM; LA GRANDE, OR; Owner: GRANDE RADIO, INC.)
  • KZZM (101.9 FM; WESTON, OR; Owner: BUTTERFIELD BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KEYW (98.3 FM; PASCO, WA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • K261CG (100.1 FM; PASCO, WA; Owner: NORTHWEST CHICANO RADIO NETWORK)
  • KXRX (97.1 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFAE-FM (89.1 FM; RICHLAND, WA; Owner: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KIOK (94.9 FM; RICHLAND, WA; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KORD-FM (102.7 FM; RICHLAND, WA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOLU (90.1 FM; PASCO, WA; Owner: RIVERVIEW BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 10ft / 3.2mTotal length
  • 1,325Total average daily traffic
  • 278Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,398Total future (year 2025) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • Trila Bumstead, E Of Butter Grade Road, 6 Km N Of Smeltz, Or (Lat: 45.955944 Lon: -118.687472), Type: 97.6, Overall height: 96.6 m, Registrant: Dow, Lohnes & Albertson, Pllc, Aswanson@dlalaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 776-2000

  • Thomas Hodgins, E Of Butter Grade Road, 6 Km N Of Smeltz, Or (Lat: 45.955944 Lon: -118.687472), Type: 97.6, Overall height: 96.6 m, Registrant: Walla- Walla, Phone: (509) 527-1000

  • Trila Bumstead, E Of Butter Grade Road, 6 Km N Of Smeltz, Or (Lat: 45.955944 Lon: -118.687472), Type: 97.6, Overall height: 96.6 m, Registrant: New Northwest Broadcasters, LLC, Seatt-le, Phone: (206) 204-0213

  • Michael Odman, Raymond Road (Lat: 45.926944 Lon: -118.651111), Type: 54.8, Structure height: 41059 m, Overall height: 54.8 m, Registrant: Florida Power & Light, Richard.Bright@fpl.Com, , Stuar-t, Phone: (772) 781-3116

  • Michael Odman, Raymond Road (Lat: 45.926944 Lon: -118.651111), Type: 54.8, Structure height: 41059 m, Overall height: 54.8 m, Registrant: Florida Power & Light, Richard.Bright@fpl.Com, , Stuar-t, Phone: (772) 781-3116

  • Richard S Bright, Raymond Road (Lat: 45.926944 Lon: -118.651111), Type: 54.8, Structure height: 41059 m, Overall height: 54.8 m, Registrant: Florida Power & Light, Richard.Bright@fpl.Com, , Stuar-t, Phone: (772) 781-3116


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 6 Mi W On Helix Athena Hwy (Lat: 45.820139 Lon: -118.616361), Call Sign: KOL221, Licensee ID: L00075228,
    Assigned Frequencies: 47.6000 MHz, Grant Date: 01/14/2003, Expiration Date: 01/12/2013, Cancellation Date: 03/16/2013, Registrant: Glen E Brogoitti, Helix, OR 97835

  • 1 1/2 Mi E On Athena Hwy From Helix Hwy Jct (Lat: 45.819861 Lon: -118.616083), Call Sign: KQT748, Licensee ID: L00075228,
    Assigned Frequencies: 47.4800 MHz, Grant Date: 11/01/1996, Expiration Date: 10/07/2001, Cancellation Date: 03/10/2002, Registrant: G Bar B Ranch, Helix, OR 97835

  • Lat: 45.849861 Lon: -118.651083, Call Sign: WRHY780,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.235 MHz, Grant Date: 07/16/2020, Expiration Date: 07/16/2030, Certifier: Larry Parker, Registrant: Dee Polley, 216 Middle Fork Rd, Garden Valley, ID 83622, Phone: (208) 462-5301, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • Butler, Lat: 45.955194 Lon: -118.687778, Type: Tower, Structure height: 30 m, Call Sign: WQFR827,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, Grant Date: 11/15/2016, Expiration Date: 09/19/2026, Certifier: Steve Hoffmann, Registrant: Pocketinet Communications Inc., 2919 Isaacs Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362, Phone: (509) 526-5026, Fax: (509) 526-4919, Email:

  • HELIX, 120 Main Helix (Lat: 45.849944 Lon: -118.654472), Type: Bant, Structure height: 5.5 m, Overall height: 7.6 m, Call Sign: WQKG760,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10735.0 MHz, Grant Date: 04/03/2019, Expiration Date: 05/13/2029, Certifier: Cindy Criswell, Registrant: Wtechlink Inc., 404 Se Dorion Ste 205, Pendleton, OR 97801, Phone: (541) 276-2887, Email:

  • HELIX, 80464 County 814 Road (Lat: 45.850250 Lon: -118.636389), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 24.4 m, Overall height: 27.4 m, Call Sign: WRAV479,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10935.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/14/2018, Expiration Date: 03/14/2028, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • HELIX, 80464 County 814 Road (Lat: 45.850250 Lon: -118.636389), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 24.4 m, Overall height: 27.4 m, Call Sign: WRCV944,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10815.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/11/2019, Expiration Date: 02/11/2029, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • Helix Grain Elevator, 5 Columbia St (Lat: 45.849778 Lon: -118.660417), Type: Silo, Structure height: 23 m, Overall height: 24 m, Call Sign: WRFQ565,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, Grant Date: 04/13/2020, Expiration Date: 04/13/2030, Certifier: Chase Endicott, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: W7TAK, Licensee ID: L00161169, Grant Date: 03/31/1998, Expiration Date: 03/31/2008, Cancellation Date: 04/01/2010, Registrant: Howard L Muller, Box 306, Helix, OR 97835-0306

  • Call Sign: KK7GSY, Licensee ID: L02568770, Grant Date: 06/10/2022, Expiration Date: 06/10/2032, Certifier: Ryan J Park, Registrant: Ryan J Park, Helix, OR 97835-0355


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-150 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4083Z, N4083Z, N-4083Z, Serial Number: 18-8098, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 07/25/1972, Certificate Issue Date: 02/01/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Raphael T Raymond, 46847 Raymond Rd, Helix, OR 97835

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Helix, OR
  • 81.8%Electricity
  • 9.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Helix, OR
  • 58.3%Electricity
  • 41.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Helix compared to Oregon state average:

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