Helena, AL
Living in Helena
Bikeability
2
Walkability
9
Commute
26
Public Transit
2
Affordability
54
Public Safety
81
Airports
21
Hospitals
28
Colleges
15
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
63
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Helena, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Helena, AL
Primrose School of Riverwoods
1 miles, NE
Gospel Light Baptist Academy
2 miles, SE
Kingwood Christian School
3 miles, SE
The Day Program
5 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Helena, AL
University of Montevallo
12 miles, S
Samford University
13 miles, N
Miles College
14 miles, N
Strayer University-Alabama
14 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Helena, AL
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
4 miles, SE
Medical West, an Affiliate of Uab Health System
9 miles, NW
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
14 miles, NE
Grandview Medical Center
14 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Helena, AL
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
21 miles, N
Montgomery Regional Airport-Dannelly Field
74 miles, SE
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
100 miles, W