St. Helena, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Pender County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
580
Population
103/sq mi density
$77,000
Median Income
$30,923 per capita
$209,200
Home Value
$277,216 Zillow
$1,661
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$77,000 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$209,200 home value, $1,661/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher
St. Helena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 55 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 103/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5166°N, 77.9174°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Pender County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wilmington International (ILM) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in |
St. Helena has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and April the driest (3.1").