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Helena

A township of 1,120 people in Antrim County, Michigan
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Map of Helena: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land5.7%834 of 14,661 acres
Trails13 mi0.5 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves4745 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Helena

Civil township in Michigan, United States
937Population
23.1 sq miArea
696 ftElevation

Helena Township is a civil township of Antrim County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 937 at the 2020 census. Helena Township was organized in 1865 by a division of Milton Township. It was named for Helena M. Thayer, who was from the first family to settle on the southern shore of Clam Lake. Thayer Lake in the township is also named for the family.

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Most working residents leave Helena for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Kearney (11%), Kalkaska (10%) and Traverse City (6%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

Kearney
11%
Kalkaska
10%
Traverse City
6%
Elk Rapids
5%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Helena →

Health in Helena

B

Health Grade B

Healthier than 61% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

11better than MI·6worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Kalkaska Memorial Health CenterKalkaska · 11.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Bellaire Family Health CenterBellaire · 5.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49612, 49615 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Helena →

Natural hazards in Helena

12
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 12% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Helena →

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Helena has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 132 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

31° / 17°Winter
54° / 31°Spring
79° / 55°Summer
58° / 40°Fall
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Alden District Library8751 Helena Road · part of Alden District Library
Fine-freeE-books43 hrs a week
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