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Helen, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · White County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
470
Population
225/sq mi density
$83,654
Median Income
$48,013 per capita
$344,000
Home Value
$315,936 Zillow
$842
Median Rent
23.0% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
1,512
Violent Crime/100K
14,745 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$83,654 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$344,000 home value, $842/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,512 violent crimes/100K (298% above avg)
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Helen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.7 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,815 ft (553 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 225/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7084°N, 83.7276°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | White County County |
| Nearest Airport | Oconee County Regional (CEU) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 5.8 in |
Helen has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 39°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.1") and October the driest (4.6").