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Helena, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Alfalfa County County
Helena, OK
At a Glance
How Helena Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Helena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Helena a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Helena residents earn a median household income of $64,286 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,225. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 147 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Helena is $80,500 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $84,381. Median rent is $568/month, with 10.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Helena reports 381 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 317/100K.
Education
3.8% of adults in Helena hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 76.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Helena has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.