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Helena, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Newberry County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
571
Population
402/sq mi density
$132,100
Home Value
$157,499 Zillow
$892
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
488
Violent Crime/100K
5,426 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
488 violent crimes/100K (28% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Helena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 519 ft (158 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 402/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2807°N, 81.6445°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Newberry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Aiken Regional (AIK) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in |
Helena has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (3.0").