Helena, Alabama

About Helena

Helena is a close-knit town in central Alabama with an estimated population of 22,200.

Officially, Helena is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 22.33 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 994 residents per square mile.

📰 Helena News Today

• Another Birmingham area city approves a pause on data centers al.com · Aug 12
• Helena High School: Alabama’s 42 Two-A-Days cbs42.com · Aug 11
• Helena High School: Alabama’s 42 Two-A-Days Yahoo Sports · Aug 11
• Helena celebrates Alabama Daughters of The American Revolution, denies rezoning request Shelby County Reporter · Jun 23
• SR-261 to close July 6-10 for CSX railroad crossing maintenance in Helena WBMA · Jun 30

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Helena Unique

• One of 6 places in the US named Helena — but the Alabama one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 22,200.
• Easy reach of Hoover (8 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.

📍 Neighborhoods in Helena

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Helena

• Beef O'Brady's — american
• El Tejano — mexican
• Helena Depot Deli & Grill — burger
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Zou’s Kitchen Chinese Restaurant — chinese
• 7Brew — coffee shop
• All Original Pizza — pizza
• Mr. Lin's Chinese Cuisine — chinese
• Osaka Japanese Sushi & Steakhouse — japanese
• San Antonio's — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Helena

• Cahaba Lily Park reviews ★
• Cahaba Riverwoods Park reviews ★
• Fieldstone Park reviews ★
• Helena Sports Complex reviews ★
• Historic Lee Springs Park reviews ★
• Joe Tucker Park reviews ★
• Old Town Helena, Buck Creek Park. reviews ★
• Penhale Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Helena

• Helena Elementary School
• Helena High School
• Helena Intermediate School
• Helena Middle

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Helena

🏘️ Nearby Communities