St. Helens: Community & Culture
Community life in St. Helens is shaped by 1 library, 6 congregations, and 1 cultural organization.
- 0.4 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Oregon 1.0/1K).
- 0.7 cultural orgs per 10K residents.
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | St. Helens Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 375 S 18Th St, Ste A |
| Nearest Library · Phone | 5,033,974,544 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 97,051 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2348 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
| Churches · Total count | 6 |
|---|
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (2)
Cox-Williams House
St. Helens Downtown Historic District
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 1 |
|---|
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | SOUTH COLUMBIA COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=St. Helens+OR |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=97016 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=97016 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=97016 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=97016 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 38 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 28 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 14 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 16 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Attractions (15)
Caples House Museum Complex
Historic Courthouse Museum
Woodland Historical Museum Society
La Center Museum
Cowlitz County Historical Museum
Lelooska Cultural Center
Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals
Stella Historical Museum
Clark County Historical Museum
The Belmont Goats
Pearson Air Museum
Pearson Field Education Center
Classic Aircraft Aviation Museum
Water Resources Education Center
North Clark Historical Museum
Other
Stations (1)
(unnamed)
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 40.0% |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | lower engagement |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 53.99 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 77 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |