Helena, Alabama
Quick Statistics
Helena is a community in Jefferson County, Alabama, home to about 21,769 people spread across 22.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $56,524 a year, and a typical home is worth about $330,700. About 59.9% of adults hold a college degree, and 89.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 30 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Alabama towns GeoStat tracks, Helena ranks number 31 of 592 in population, number 27 in median household income, number 32 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Helena typically top out near 91°F in July, while January nights average about 35°F. The area sees roughly 1 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brantleyville, AL | 4.4 mi. | 845 |
| 2. | Alabaster, AL | 5.8 mi. | 33,917 |
| 3. | Hoover, AL | 7.5 mi. | 92,642 |
| 4. | Bessemer, AL | 8.1 mi. | 25,400 |
| 5. | Pelham, AL | 8.3 mi. | 24,827 |
| 6. | Indian Springs Village, AL | 9.3 mi. | 2,537 |
| 7. | Lipscomb, AL | 10.2 mi. | 2,214 |
| 8. | Montevallo, AL | 11.0 mi. | 7,556 |
What is the population of Helena, Alabama?
Helena has a population of about 21,769 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Helena, Alabama in?
Helena is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the median home value in Helena, Alabama?
The median home value in Helena is about $330,700, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Helena, Alabama?
The median personal income in Helena is about $56,524 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Helena, Alabama?
Since 1950, 107 tornadoes have been recorded in Jefferson County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Helena, Alabama?
Typical July highs run about 91 degrees and January lows about 35 degrees, with around 1 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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