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Lake Helen, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Seminole County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
2,877
Population
632/sq mi density
$94,952
Median Income
$33,309 per capita
$344,900
Home Value
$314,750 Zillow
$1,255
Median Rent
26.5% income on rent
73°F
Avg Temperature
314 sunny days/yr
106
Violent Crime/100K
987 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$94,952 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$344,900 home value, $1,255/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
106 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Helen has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 72.6°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
Lake Helen has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 60°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.2") and December the driest (2.1").