Lake Helen, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Seminole County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
2,877
Population
632/sq mi density
$94,952
Median Income
$33,309 per capita
$344,900
Home Value
$331,498 Zillow
$1,255
Median Rent
26.5% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
233
Violent Crime/100K
166 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$94,952 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$344,900 home value, $1,255/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
233 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Helen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 70.3°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 54 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 632/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.9839°N, 81.2311°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Seminole County County |
| Nearest Airport | Orlando Sanford International (SFB) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0412 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 2.7 in |
Lake Helen has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 57°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.7") and November the driest (2.3").