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Helena
A city in Shelby County, Alabama — population 20,374 as of 2020.
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News around Shelby County
Alabama restaurant recognized among Yelp’s best new spots of 2026
🍣 BEST NEW RESTAURANT: Johin'na in Birmingham was named one of the best new restaurants in the country by Yelp.
Local Business
Birmingham restaurant’s biscuits ranked among best in the South
🏆🧈 ALABAMA'S BEST BISCUIT: A national food site just crowned Helen's angel biscuits in downtown Birmingham the best in the state.
Local Business
Alabama school ranks in Niche’s top 25 public schools in the country
🏫 TOP SCHOOLS IN ALABAMA: Niche's annual rankings are out and one Alabama public high school sits among the best in the country.
Education
Top 10 September stories you might have missed
🏆 SEPTEMBER'S TOP STORIES: Check out our 10 buzziest stories from September. Can you guess what took the top spot?
GeneralFrom America’s Got Talent appearances to new Billboard Hot 100 records, Alabama talent is having a moment on the national stage—but you don’t have to leave Birmingham to catch some of that Southern-star energy. This fall and holiday season, the BJCC is bringing a stacked lineup…
Events
Fall Shredding & E-Recycling Event
Event date: October 3, 2026 Event Time: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: 3162 Pelham Parkway Pelham, AL 35124
EventsIn and around Helena
See & do
- 080 Sports
- Brick & Rose Event Boutique
- Cahaba Lily Park
- Helena Amphitheater
- Helena High School Football Stadium
Eat, drink & stay
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Helena by the numbers
- Area
- 22.06 sq mi (57.13 km²), 0.32 sq mi water
- Median age
- 37.8
- Households
- 7,613
- Persons per household
- 2.9
- Median household income
- $115,139
- Median house value
- $330,700
- Office
- MAYOR
- Address
- PO BOX 262, HELENA, AL 35080