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Explore the life in Helena based on crime, public schools, cost of living, real estate, housing, properties, job opportunities, and local amenities data and Statistics.

1. Overview - Life In Helena
2. Pros and Cons of Living In Helena
3. Crime In Helena
4. Cost of Living In Helena
5. Gender In Helena
6. Household Income For Helena
7. Education In Helena
8. Race & Ethnicity In Helena

Helena is a city in Alabama state in USA with a population of 18631 residents.. The poverty rate of Helena is 4.8%, which is 66% lower than national average. The typical household in Helena earns $89982 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 21.5% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Helena, only 96% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Helena remained 1.7%, which is 64% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Helena, only 46% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 33% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Helena is 102, which is 2% higher than national average. Median home value in Helena is $203100 , which is 12% lower than national average. While median income in Helena remained $89982, which is 33% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.

Jobs90%

Housing85%

Affordability85%

Safety80%

Amenities80%

Diversity85%

Education90%

Commute40%

The overall crime rate in Helena, Alabama is 58% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Helena is 19% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Helena is 65% lower than national average. You have 1 in 305 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 142 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In Alabama	71	72	73	70	65
In USA	2251	2364	1978	2352	1463

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In Alabama	51	39	70	41	61
In USA	1027	330	1102	747	1515