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Helena, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Alfalfa County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,487
Population
3,627/sq mi density
$64,286
Median Income
$13,225 per capita
$80,500
Home Value
$84,381 Zillow
$568
Median Rent
10.0% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
381
Violent Crime/100K
317 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$64,286 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,500 home value, $568/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
381 violent crimes/100K (0% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Helena enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 12.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,401 ft (427 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,627/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5465°N, 98.2719°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Alfalfa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Enid Woodring Regional (WDG) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in |
Helena has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 35°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.9").