What are the schools like in Helena, OK?

Helena is served primarily by TIMBERLAKE. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.0:1.

What is the median household income in Helena?

The median household income in Helena, OK is $63,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.0%.

What is the weather like in Helena, OK?

Helena has an average high temperature of 46.8°F in January and 95.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.7 inches.

Helena, OK Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Helena, OK affordable or expensive?

Helena's cost of living index is 84, where 100 represents the national average. This means Helena is 16% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $58,300 and the median rent is $577 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Helena, OK?

Helena has a violent crime rate of 245.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1192.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Helena, OK a Good Place to Live?

Helena is a small town of 1,459 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $63,750 and a 6.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is 16% below the national average.

Strengths: Helena stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Helena is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Helena city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 83.5

Helena's overall cost of living index is 83.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Helena costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.

Metric	Helena, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$58,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$577	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Helena's violent crime rate is 245.5 per 100,000 residents — 35% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

245.5 /100k

Property Crime

1192.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Helena is served primarily by TIMBERLAKE. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Helena, OK	National Avg
School District	TIMBERLAKE	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	4.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	78.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Helena sees average highs of 46.8°F in January and 95.0°F in July, with 32.1 inches of annual precipitation and 12.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Helena, OK
Average High — January	46.8°F
Average High — July	95.0°F
Annual Precipitation	32.1"
Annual Snowfall	12.7"

Demographics

Metric	Helena, OK	National Avg
Population	1,459	—
Median Age	47.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	63.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	12.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	5.6%	22.2%
65 and over	15.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Helena

Helena, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

73741

Helena vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Helena, OK affordable or expensive?

Helena's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average. That makes Helena roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $58,300 and median rent is $577/month.

What is the crime rate in Helena, OK?

Helena's violent crime rate is 245.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1192.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Helena?

Public schools in Helena are operated by TIMBERLAKE. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1. 4.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Helena, OK a good place to live?

Helena, OK has a population of 1,459, a median household income of $63,750, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Helena?

Helena averages 46.8°F in January and 95.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.1 inches with about 12.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Helena?

Helena, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73741.

What is the population of Helena?

The population of Helena, Oklahoma is 1,459 with a median age of 47.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Helena?

Key numbers for living in Helena: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $58,300, median household income $63,750, crime index 61 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Helena side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.