About Helena
Set in the northwestern part of Oklahoma, Helena is a small town, home to 1,533 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Helena holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.41 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,739 residents per square mile.
📰 Helena News Today
- Linda Shepard Obituary Jun 29, 2026 Lanman Funeral Home, Inc · Jun 29
- Property badly damaged after taking apparent direct hit from tornado northern Oklahoma KOCO · Mar 6
- Schedule - Timberlake Tigers (Helena, OK) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 5
- Mary Lou Foltz Obituary July 30, 2026 ladusauevans.com · Jul 30
- Mother and daughter killed driving in storm as severe weather hits Oklahoma NBC News · Mar 6
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Helena Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Helena — but the Oklahoma one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northwestern Oklahoma, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Oklahoma — one of 846 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🏫 Schools in Helena
- TIMBERLAKE HS
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOklahoma
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,533
Rank in state#162 of 591
Land area0.41 sq mi
Density3,739/sq mi
Coordinates36.5465, -98.2719