Helen, WV is located in West Virginia and has a population of 25853 according to the 2019 US Census. It is ranked number 3834 out of 6692 cities on the Best Places overall rankings. The city receives a score of 44 out of 100 for its livability index, which is a measurement of how desirable a place is to live based on amenities such as cost of living, crime rates, education, employment opportunities and housing availability. Helen has an average school quality ranking as well, with schools receiving an overall score of 51 out of 100. In terms of safety and cost-of-living, both are rated poorly compared to other cities in West Virginia with safety being ranked 40th percentile and cost-of-living being ranked 50th percentile. However, other amenities such as outdoor activities like hiking trails are highly rated making it ideal for those who enjoy outdoor recreation.
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