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Living in McRae-Helena

There were 5 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Median household income was US$43,618 a year in July 2026. McRae-Helena, a city in the United States, had a population of 6,030 in July 2026. 50.7% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026. Foreign-born residents accounted for 2.1% of the population in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1917 sources

Population5,186people31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,102EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent626.7EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate1.79%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,485offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 6% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to McRae-Helena?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in McRae-Helena.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$713 per month, while the median home value was US$113,500 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 54.7%, and the vacancy rate was 19% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
McRae-Helena recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet14Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan15Official · national market
Median gross rent$713/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent50.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)19 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)657.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent626.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables17Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes33 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)8Official

Is McRae-Helena a good place to live?

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Remote worker54%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 42–66%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on education · range 46–68%
Student62%strong on cost, weak on work · range 52–72%
Family75%strong on safety, weak on cost · range 66–84%
Retirement58%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 47–69%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 127 of 5,186 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in McRae-Helena is 1.8%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income43,618 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband54.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription73.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet21.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet9.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,102 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)16Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate1.79 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables17Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in McRae-Helena?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

United States median gross pay: €4,747 (2026-08-03).
Left over each month€2,920of €3,659 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,659
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €657
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€2,920
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to McRae-Helena. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in McRae-Helena. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher79.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools7 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents15.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents5 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,725 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in McRae-Helena when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesMcRae-Helena highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with McRae-Helena highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
McRae-Helena1,485
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,485 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting9Official
Recorded violent crimes5 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)8Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time20.96 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for McRae-Helena. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in McRae-Helena.

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Climate and air quality

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5, highest monitored reading47.4 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean6Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean7.91 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean6Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites3 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean6Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,269 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature28.05 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature19.2 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature11.36 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign residents127 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables17Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population5,186 people31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program13Official
Population covered by crime statistics4,903 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)8Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value113,500 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes54.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate29.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad2.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents0.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage58.86 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage70.3 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance18.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher7.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available76.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over1,443 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home6.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans66.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on McRae-Helena

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in McRae-Helena?

The unemployment rate is 1.79 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is McRae-Helena?

Police recorded 1,485 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in McRae-Helena?

The published population is 5,186 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in McRae-Helena?

127 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is McRae-Helena a good place to live?

McRae-Helena may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). McRae-Helena, United States: population, rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; version f65d0e5ecbc3bee9938b70b81ce59cab]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/mcrae-helena/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  7. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  8. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  9. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  10. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  4. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  5. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  6. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  7. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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