Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 39 min5:42 am – 8:22 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 40 min7:08 am – 4:48 pm
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People451 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 17.7111 households0% of homes owner-occupiedSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting0.0% unemployment rate61% of adults are in the labour force, 163 employedMain industries: farming, forestry and mining 42%, hospitality, food and recreation 29%, manufacturing 24%Average commute 9 minutes72% drive alone, 4% car-pool, 24% walk or cycleSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages16% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher75% finished high school, 0% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 0%, Spanish 100%39% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 99°F, lows 63°FColdest month January: highs 59°F, lows 38°F11 in of rain a yearwettest month JanuarySnow is rare114 days above 90°F, 23 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Five Points 5 Ssw station, 11 mi away; rain from Helm 2.7 Nne; snow from Fresno Yosemite Intl Ap
Parks and public landsPinnacles National Parknational park · 56.1 mi · 26,696 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes1,438 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970152 of magnitude 4+, 11 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 6.7 on 2 May 198322 mi away, The 1983 Coalinga, CaliforniaMost recent: magnitude 3.3 on 4 Aug 202630 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively HighFresno County, CA, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsDrought Very HighEarthquake Relatively HighRiver flooding Relatively HighWildfire Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality29% of days had good air in 2025105 of 365 days measured226 moderate, 31 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 3 unhealthy daysMedian index 61, worst day 164main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Fresno County monitors, CA
Internet at home94% of households have a broadband subscription35% have cable, fibre or DSL32% rely on a mobile data plan alone6% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterHelm Schoolserves 105 people from ground water1 health-based violation since 2021latest Oct 2024: lead and copper, treatment technique1 monitoring or reporting violation since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation186 ft57 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalCommunity Regional Medical Center - Fresno24.0 miPost officeHelm Post Office1.6 miTown hallSan Joaquin City Hall7.9 miPoliceFresno County Sheriff's Office Substation7.8 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportFresno Yosemite International Airport FAT28 miInterstateI-517 miAmtrakFresno, CA FNO24 miCoachCoalinga (Valero Gas Station)Greyhound19 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 93627 ZIP area.
