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Helena, OK
Town in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma.
Population
1,557
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
3,818
ZIP codes
0
Helena and its ZIP codes
Helena at a glance
- Helena is about 65 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $61,500 a year, 5% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $66,700 (67% below Oklahoma).
Local data for Helena, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Helena, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,500
Poverty rate
12.0%
Median home value
$66,700
Homeownership
85.3%
Bachelor's or higher
3.7%
Median age
48.1
Average commute
26.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (207), Irish Americans (138), Mexican Americans (72).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alfalfa County. PPP loans are for Helena.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,558
1,149 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,852
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$48.4M
FY 2026, $8,484 per person
How people get to work
Helena, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone56.5%
- Carpooled18.3%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked20.0%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home0.9%
Average one-way commute: 26.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Helena, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
730
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
23
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 23°F
32.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Helena, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.0%
U.S. 33.3% +12.7 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
24.3%
U.S. 12.8% +11.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
Cities near Helena
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GoltryTown | 6.8 mi | 0.4 |
| JetTown | 9.6 mi | 0.3 |
| AlineTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| CarmenTown | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| RingwoodTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| MenoTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| LambertTown | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Cleo SpringsTown | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| NashTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| CherokeeCity | 15 mi | 2 |
| CarrierTown | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| LahomaTown | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| HillsdaleTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| NescatungaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| DacomaTown | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| AmesTown | 21 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Helena, OK in?
- Helena is in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Helena, OK?
- About 1,557 people live in Helena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Helena?
- Nearby places include Goltry (6.8 mi), Jet (9.6 mi), Aline (10 mi), Carmen (11 mi), Ringwood (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023