Helena is a town in southeastern Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, United States. Residents pronounce the town's name with a long E: "Heh-LEE'-nuh." As of the 2020 census, Helena had a population of 1,537.

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Town numbers

ZIP code73741

Area code580

Living in Helena

Housing in Helena

$98K▼ 9.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Helena home is worth about $98,000, down 9.8% in a year, 56% below the Oklahoma typical home.

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Work & commute in Helena

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Most working residents leave Helena for work: only 11% work in town. The top destinations are Oklahoma City (14%), Enid (13%) and Cherokee (4%). Half commute less than 52 miles.

Oklahoma City

14%

Enid

13%

Cherokee

Wichita, KS

11%Work in townlive and work in Helena 52 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 226Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Helena

Health Grade D

Healthier than 15% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Oklahoma

2better than OK·7worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

Conditions 2▲ 3▼ 7 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 2▼ 5 close Mind all close Everyday needs 1▼ 3 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

19.6%Fewer adults with depressionOK 25.5% · better 9.5%Fewer adults with asthmaOK 11.5% · better 24.3%More smokersOK 16.3% · worse

Care nearby

Fairview Regional Medical Center AuthorityFairview · 21.9 mi · ER · rural critical access

Gsp Health CherokeeCherokee · 15.1 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Helena · CMS · HRSAHealth in Helena →

Natural hazards in Helena

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 82% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌵 Drought🧊 Ice storms

0Does Helena flood?no paid flood claims on record 5Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Helena

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Helena →

Climate in Helena

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Helena has chilly winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 95°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 13 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

49° / 26°Winter

71° / 46°Spring

93° / 68°Summer

72° / 48°Fall

How much snow does Helena get?About 13 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 31, with the last in spring around Apr 9.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.9° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Helena →

Schools in Helena

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School Grade A-

The public schools Helena’s kids attend outperform 81% of Oklahoma’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictTIMBERLAKESchools1

Timberlake HS AHigh · Grades 9–12 · 84 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within OK. Ratings are from neighbors.