Helena, AL

Living in Helena

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 9
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Commute 26
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 54
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Public Safety 81
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Airports 21
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Hospitals 28
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Colleges 15
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Schools 63
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Residents

18k Population +3k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
47% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
76% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black17%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate18%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree32%
Graduate degree15%

Households

Family household76%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$88k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
96% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K16%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts50%
Sales and office25%
Service12%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$195k Median Home Value +$15k (2010–19)
44% Built 2000 or Later
$987 Median Monthly Rent +$262 (2010–19)
89% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached91%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200933%
Built 1990 to 199933%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K32%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity54%
LP gas1%
Utility gas44%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Helena

United States45
Alabama48
Birmingham Metro Area53
Shelby County26

Property Crime in Helena

United States48
Alabama52
Birmingham Metro Area38
Shelby County20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (20%)(77%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump71%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 44 5 0
Feb 47 5 0
Mar 55 5 0
Apr 62 4 0
May 70 5 0
Jun 77 5 0
Jul 80 5 0
Aug 80 4 0
Sep 74 4 0
Oct 63 3 0
Nov 54 5 0
Dec 46 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Helena

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding61
Tornado29
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Helena, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Helena, AL

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The Day Program
5 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Helena, AL

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Samford University
13 miles, N
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Miles College
14 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Helena, AL

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Airports

Airports near Helena, AL