There are 20 independent living communities near Helena, Alabama. Independent living costs in Alabama range from around $17 to $106 per day, with an average expenditure running approximately $53. The monthly expense averages about $1,591 and ranges between $495 and $3,168. On an annual basis, the median cost is about $19,100, which is under the nationwide average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Helena, AL can range from about $602 per month up to $2,602 per month, with an average cost of about $1,585 per month. That equates to a yearly cost of around $19,023.
Helena is a small city in Shelby County, Alabama. It is part of the Birmingham-Hoover metro statistical area. The surrounding metro area is home to 884,509 residents, but there are 15,881 within the city limits. 16% of the local populace are over 55.
Helena has an above average SeniorScore™ of 76. The city has an average per capita income of $30,000 and an average household income is $78,000 (the Alabama state average is $40,000). The current unemployment rate is approximately 6.22% and the average housing price is $255,000, which is much more than the Alabama average of $145,500.
Helena has ideal average temperatures, with comfortable winters and very temperate summers. The city gets very high levels of precipitation annually. Compared to other cities in the United States, Helena has good water quality ratings, moderate air quality, and an exceptionally low crime rate.